Religion

By chahat.m
  • 285

    EARLY CHRISTIAN AND ROMAN: Rome is split into two regions by Diocletian

    Diocletian split into two regions because it became two big to rule with one throne.
  • 313

    EARLY CHRISTIAN AND ROMAN: Edict of Milan

    The Edict of Milan was a letter that made sure that Christians were not persecuted in the Roman Empire.
  • 325

    EARLY CHRISTIAN AND ROMAN: Nicaean Creed

    This stated that Christ had always existed. The Council of Nicaea was summoned to resolve Arius' dispute about the nature of Christ.
  • 410

    ENGLISH: Legions departing

    In order to protect other, more valuable parts of the Empire, the Romans choose to leave England. The English and Romans that remained were largely left defenseless from invading Germanic tribes.
  • 410

    EARLY CHRISTIAN AND ROMAN: The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes

    Rome was attacked by the Visigoths and it fell. After this day, it was no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
  • 412

    BYZANTINE: Theodosius II builds a great wall around Constantinople

    Theodosius II builds a great wall around Constantinople, establishing it as the center of the new Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire). This wall was built from 412-414
  • 433

    EARLY CHRISTIAN AND ROMAN: Petrine Doctrine

    Shows the papal supremacy. There is a pope because Peter is said to be the most important apostle.
  • 509

    FRANCE: Clovis and The Merovinigian Dynasty (timespan)-Reign of Clovis

    Clovis reigned from 509-511 A.D.
  • 527

    BYZANTINE: Justinian becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire

    He sought to revive the empire's greatness, and he ruled alongside with his wife, Theodora.
  • 532

    BYZANTINE: Hagia Sophia is built

    It was built in the years 532-537 under the direction of Justinian I.
  • Apr 7, 630

    ISLAM: Muhammad conquers Mecca

    Mecca was conquered and capitulated by Muhammad and the Muslims.
  • Apr 26, 661

    ISLAM: Ali is murdered, creating Sunni/Shia split

    There was a split of ideas after Ali's assassination.
  • Apr 26, 688

    ISLAM: Umayyad Empire-Dome of the Rock built in Jerusalem

    The rock over which the shrine was built is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. It was built in the years 688-692
  • Apr 26, 732

    ISLAM: Umayyad Empire-The Battle of the Tours

    Charles Martel stopped the spread of Islam.
  • Oct 10, 732

    FRANCE: Clovis and The Merovingian Dynasty-The Battle of Tours and Charles Martel

    The Franks won this battle, and this was the battle in the stopping of the spread of Islam.
  • Apr 26, 762

    ISLAM: Abbasid Empire-Baghdad built as new capitol

    Baghdad is established as new capitol during the Abbasid Caliphs' reign.
  • Apr 28, 799

    FRANCE: The Carolingian Dynasty: Charlemagne and the Renaissance-Diplomatic Relations with Haun Al Rashid

    These took place between the 8th and 9th century.
  • Apr 28, 803

    FRANCE: The Carolingian Dynasty: Charlemagne and the Renaissance-Agreement with Byzantine Empire to recognize Charlemagne

    There was a peace treaty created in 803.