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Jun 21, 622
Hijra - Muslims
By moving away from the oppressors of Islam, Islam was able to spread more easily and consolidate itself within Al-Madina. -
Period: 633 to 654
Conquest of Persia - Muslims
The Fall of the Persian empire marked the establishment of the Islamic Empire on a global scale. This was when the Muslims grow from simply having influence in the middle east and instead moving into more parts. -
Period: 642 to 711
Conquest of North Africa and Spain - Muslims
The Muslims furthered their influence, encroaching on Byzantine land which was North Africa and weakening it. The Muslims then took over Spain which is the first Muslim conquest of Europe. -
701
Astrolabe - Muslims
Exact date isn't given, however this is the astrolabe made by the muslims. It is important because it helped with navigation. -
800
The Coronation of Charlemagne - Europe
During this time Charlemagne wanted to consolidate his power and used the Pope as means for that. This set the basis and legitimacy for the Church to crown those in power giving more power to the Church and acknowledging it. -
830
Algebra - Muslims
Exact date is unknown, however, Algebra was formed by Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī which led to the basis of computing today. -
Jan 1, 901
First Gun - China
The first usage of gunpowder outside of medicine. A bamboo gun was made in China which revolutionized warfare from traditional swords and gear into guns. Exact date is debated -
1054
Great Schism
The Great Schism split off Christianity into two factions. This created a huge divide within Europe. -
Period: 1095 to 1291
Crusades - Europe / Muslims
Jerusalem were taken by Muslims and then back by Christians. This conflict lasted for a very long time. -
Period: 1150 to 1300
Terraced Farming - Inca
There is history to suggest this Agricultural technique existing before the Incas however they progressed this and furthered upon it. -
Period: 1150 to 1350
Chinampas - Aztecs
The Chinampas is an important agricultural technique which helped reduce risk of floods. Important crops grown using this were beans which was introduced later to other parts of the world and is it a major food today. -
Period: 1206 to 1368
Mongol Empire - China
The Mongol Empire is an important part of history. During it's time, the Mongolian Empire took over a huge part of the world. Additionally, Genghis Khan the ruler of it had alot of off-springs which are very numerous -
1215
Magna Carta
This was a document which had that the king and his government is not above law in it. This was the first that gave the monarch -
Period: 1347 to 1351
Black Death
The black death is a plague that affected the entire world. It had killed a lot of people around the world and made a lot of social and economic state of Europe. -
1492
"Discovery" of the New World - Europe / Americas
Is it claimed that America was discovered around this time however this is false as there are evidence of older people going there. This is important as it marks the end of the post classical Era and the transition of people from competition of the Old world into the "New World".