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525
Anno Domini found
Originally by a monk, It was intended to start during 1 AD, when Jesus was thought to be "born". Though further, we realized Jesus wasn't born during that period. -
Period: 529 to 534
Justinian's code of law invented
Set of laws created when Justinian was emperor, it's one of the most important laws in history. (can not add image for some reason) -
618
Tang Dynasty begins
Li Yuan led a rebellion against the Sui Dynasty, it made him the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty -
651
Islamic conquest of Persia
After 20 years of warfare, the Sassanian Empire collapses, which allows the Islamic caliphate to take over much of it's territory -
691
Buddhism becomes a state religion in China
The official acceptance was a major landmark in history -
Period: 747 to 750
Abbasid Revolution
The time where the Umayyad Caliphate was overthrown. -
793
Vikings raid Lindisfarne
The Scandinavians raid Lindisfarne and attack a monastery. -
843
Treaty of Verdun
A treaty that was destinated to split the Carolingian Empire in half. -
911
Foundation of Normandy
Agreement between King Charles III and viking leader Rollo creates the Duchy of Normandy -
919
First use of Gunpowder
The battle of Langshan Jiang which gunpowder was used as a flamethrower. This was strongly effective. -
969
Cairo is founded
The capital of Egypt was founded by the Fatimids. Originally called al-Qahriah -
979
Song Dynasty reunites China
New dynasty would rule the Middle Kingdom for more than 300 years, technological growth happened during the period -
1025
Avicenna writes Canon of Medicine
Persian scholar Ibn Sina completes his book "Canon of Medicine", was used until 1700s. -
1054
Great Schism
This event occurred and it caused the Roman Catholic and East Orthodox churches to exist. They still exist to this day, but you weren't forced to change your religion now. -
1077
Walk to Canossa
A meeting between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII. One of the most dramatic moments during the Middle Ages. -
1095
First Crusade is Launched
This would lead to Christians to overtake Jerusalem for a few years. As well as a effort for Western Europeans to overtake the East European area. -
1206
Genghis Khan becomes leader of Mongols
Temüjin unites and begins a series of conquests that would stretch to Europe. -
1215
Magna Carta
The barons of King John were pissed off by him. Which made the barons make a code of law to limit the king's power. -
1368
Ming Dynasty begins
The dynasty overthrew the Yuan Dynasty. Mongol law was deposed from China, which rules until 1644 -
1439
Gutenburg invents printing press
Gutenburg was someone who would help make it able to create books, newspapers, and all the other things.