The Kingdoms of the Middle Ages

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  • 750 BCE

    Islam: The Abbasid Empire; Baghdad built as new capitol

    The Abbasid Empire ruled as caliphs. They ruled from Baghdad after they took over the Muslim empire from the Umayyad Empire.
  • Period: 742 BCE to 814 BCE

    The Carolingian Dynasty; Charlemagne and the Renaissance; Agreement with Byzantine Empire; Diplomatic Relations with Harun Al Rashid

    Charlemagne was king of the Franks. His goal was to unite Germanic tribes and to convert his people to Christianity. He encouraged the Renaissance and got most of Western Europe. He had good relations with some of the Muslim people.
  • Islam: Umayyad Empire; The Battle of Tours
    732 BCE

    Islam: Umayyad Empire; The Battle of Tours

    The Umayyad Empire conquered many different lands. The Battle of Tours involved the Franks, lead by Charles Martel, and the Islamic people who were invading, who were both fighting for France.
  • Islam: Ali is murdered, creating Sunni/Shia split
    632 BCE

    Islam: Ali is murdered, creating Sunni/Shia split

    The Sunni wanted someone who was close to Ali to take his position, while the Shia's one of Ali's direct descendants.
  • Islam: Muhammed conquers Mecca
    630 BCE

    Islam: Muhammed conquers Mecca

    Muhammed entered Mecca with his tribes and made it the center of religion.
  • Byzantine: Hagia Sophia is built
    532 BCE

    Byzantine: Hagia Sophia is built

    Hagia Sophia is a dome shaped monument in Constantinople, which was originally a cathedral.
  • 482 BCE

    Byzantine: Justinian becomes Emperor of the Byzantine Empire

    Justinian was known for trying to restore the empire's greatness and take back the other half of the Roman Empire.
  • Period: 481 BCE to 511 BCE

    Clovis and the Merovingian Dynasty; Reign of Clovis; The Battle of Tours and Charles Martel

    Clovis united Gaul under Merovingian. When he died, the neighbors threatened the Merovingians. The Merovingians fought back. The Merovingian rule ended in 752.
  • Early Christians and Romans: The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes
    410 BCE

    Early Christians and Romans: The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes

    This was when the Visigoths attacked Rome. This was a shock to all of the Romans, especially those who were friends and foes of the empire.
  • 325 BCE

    Early Christians and Romans: Nicene Creed

    The Nicene Creed is a prayer that is used in the Christian faith. It is the most recognized statements in the Christian faith.
  • Byzantine: Theodosius II builds a great wall around Constantinople, establishing it as the center of the new Eastern Roman Empire.
    324 BCE

    Byzantine: Theodosius II builds a great wall around Constantinople, establishing it as the center of the new Eastern Roman Empire.

    This wall was originally built by Constantine the Great, but was improved by Theodosius. It was built to protect the Romans from atteack from land and sea.
  • Early Christians and Romans: Edict of Milan
    313 BCE

    Early Christians and Romans: Edict of Milan

    The Edict of Milan was a political agreement to tolerate Christianity in the Roman Empire.
  • Early Christians and Romans: Rome is split into two regions by Diocletian
    258 BCE

    Early Christians and Romans: Rome is split into two regions by Diocletian

    Diocletian noticed that the Roman empire was getting to large to rule. He then had the idea to split it the empire into two.