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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. -
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. -
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. -
630 BCE
Islam: Muhammed conquers Mecca
Muhammed entered Mecca with his tribes and made it the center of religion. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
313 BCE
Early Christians and Romans: Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a political agreement to tolerate Christianity in the Roman Empire. -
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.
