Significant Events in Middle Ages

The constellation of Philosophy is Written

523

A roman senator, Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius is put in jail. While he waits for his trial, Boethius writes a philosophical treatise. This was significant in history as it changed many practises in the middle ages.

The Anno Domini Calendar is Invented

525

A monk named Dionysius Exiguus makes a new dating system as part of his efforts to make the date of easter more understandable. This was significant as people wanted an easier way to understand what date easter was on

Code of Justinian Issued.

529

A set of laws created during the ruling of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, it is considered an important achievement in the history of law. This is significant as justice will be more avaliable

Plague of Justinian

541

A major pandemic that struck the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, causing roughly 25 million pupils to die. This is significant as it is the explanation as to why so many people passed away.

St Columbus founds Iona

563

The Irish minister Columba and 12 allies set up a monastery on the Isle of Iona, just off the Scottish coast. This event marks an important point in the development of Christianity in the British Isles and the rise of monks in Western Europe.

Gregory the Great becomes Pope rule implement authority

590

Gregorius Anicius is elected Pope, taking the name Gregory I. He would rule until 604, and would implement a series of measures that strengthened the role of the authority and spread the Christian religion. This is significant as after this the Christian religion spreads rapidly

Tang Dynasty begins

608

Li Yuan leads a rebellion against the Sui Dynasty in China and becomes the first leader of the Tang. His descendants would rule China for nearly 300 years, a time that was noted for its prosperity and stability, and a high point in Chinese civilization. This was significant as it was a high point in Chinese civilization

Hegira significant as it is a

622

The period when the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Muslims leave the city of Mecca, arriving in Medina. This is significant as it is a key point in the development of the Islamic religion.

Islamic conquest of Persia

651

After about 20 years of war, the Sassanian Empire collapses, allowing the Islamic government to take control of most of its territory. This is one of the most important events in the expansion of Islam.

Buddhism becomes state religion of China religion

691

The official acceptance of Buddhism was a major landmark in this religion becoming one of the major religions in the world. This is significant as it helped Buddhism grow alot.