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313
Edict of Milan
Constantine effort to stop Christian persecution. The Edict of Milan stated all beliefs and faiths are allowed to celebrate, with Christianity being no exception. -
325
Nicene Creed (First Council of Nicea)
Universally accepted and recognized statements/documentation of the Christian faith -
410
Sacking of Rome by the Germanic Tribes
Rome invaded by visigoths and Germanic tribes due to lack of control and power. -
413
Theodosius II built Theodosian Walls
Theodosian walls built surrounding Constantinople to prevent invasion. -
440
Peterine Doctrine
Written in the time of the New Testament, after the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, but did not start to become relevant until the Dark Ages of Western Europe. -
Period: 481 to 511
Reign of Clovis
Unification of Western Europe and Frankish tribes. -
500
Western Rome Fall
Lack of leadership after capital moved from Rome to Constantinople (Eastern Rome) -
518
Justinian becomes Emperor of Byzantine
Constantinople being capitol of Byzantine Empire. Married to Theodora, queen of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian's power half. -
535
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia was constructed under the rule of Justinian with Greco-Roman influences. Was originally a church, then became a mosque, and is currently a museum. -
Jan 11, 630
Muhammed conquered Mecca
Muslim followers conquered Mecca from the Pagens during the season of Ramadan. -
Jan 26, 661
Caliph Ali's Assassination: Sunni/Shia split
Shia believed in the inheritance of (somewhat) direct descendants of caliphs or Abraham while Sunni were more flexible, leading to the conflict of choosing the next ruler -
Apr 24, 661
Umayyad Caliphate Empire
Established after death of Muhammed. -
Apr 24, 691
Dome of the Rock Construction
Finished being built in Jerusalem, was made to divert the attention away from the Holy Rock of Mecca. -
Period: Apr 28, 714 to Apr 29, 877
Carolingian Dynasty
Crowning and beginning the rule of Charlemagne -
Oct 10, 732
Battle of the Tours
Conflict between Frankish and Burgundians (Muslims) from invading. Stops the spread of Islam into Western Europe. -
Apr 26, 750
Abbasid Empire
Take over Muslim empire from the Umayyads. Rules as caliphs. -
Apr 26, 762
Baghdad as New Capitol
Baghdad is established as new capitol during the Abbasid Caliphs' reign. -
Apr 28, 789
Carolingian (Charlemagne) Renaissance
First baby steps out of the dark ages; significant development in literature (writing), art, architecture with Charlemagne's legislation on education throughout the Frankish kingdom. -
Apr 28, 803
Pax Nicephori
Peace treaty in which the current Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I (Eastern Roman Empire, but technically, the Roman Empire as a whole) recognizes Charlemagne as a legitimate ruler. -
Apr 28, 840
Carolginian-Abbasid Diplomatic Relations
Established with Harun Al Rashid (current general at the time) for support (military cooperation, mutual friendship between the two nations)