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Period: 250 to Sep 14, 1400
Jenne-jeno
Jenne-jeno was an ancient African city. The city flourished, as it was built by the Niger and Bani river. River. There were about 20,000 people in the city. It was the perfect place for trade.
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Period: 475 to Aug 16, 1256
The City of Ghana
This is the time when empire Ghana was living. Ghana was a vast empire that rose in a Semi-desert area, and rose to far vaster reagons then that. The earliest writing about Ghana started with antcient scholars.
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570
Muhammad Was born
Muhammad was the man who started the religion of Islam. His father had died, and he wasn't born into a wealthy family. He became an important person to the Islamic religion, and is one of their better known prophets.
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Feb 15, 610
Muhammad starts meditating
On this date, Muhammad started meditating in a cave. This is where he recieved his call to prophethood, and where Allah first called to him.
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Oct 27, 651
Caliph Uthman Establishes Official Version of the Qur'an
The Qur'an is the Islamic holy book. It is all of Muhammad's writings put together. When Caliph Uthman established this version of the Qur'an he asked that all other versions be burned as to not cause confusion. The Qur'an used today is largely unchanged from the official version of Caliph Uthman.
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May 31, 1076
Henry IV was Exocommunicated from the Church
On about this date, Henry the Fourth was exocommunicated, or banished from the church. This happened because Pope Gregory was not allowing Henry to appoint church officials, and this angered Henry. Henry was eventually thrown out of the church for complaining. and saying that Gregory was no longer pope.
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Jun 29, 1215
Magna Carta was signed
The Magna Carta was an important paper, it was an agreement between the nobles and the monarch that said that if the King agreed to observe common law, that the nobles would allow the king to continue ruling.
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Nov 4, 1286
Marco Polo Visits China
On this date, Marco Polo visited China. When he came, he was amazed at the vast cities, and the large amount of people. Marco Polo was impressed with how large the buildings were, and how covered the streetes were.
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Mar 23, 1295
Model Parliment is Formed
ON this day, THe model parliment was formed by Edward I, King John's graondson. It was established to include more people in the government, and worked very well. The model parliment included those from all classes, from low ranking commeners, to high ranking church officials.
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Oct 17, 1346
Bubonic Plague reaches Europe
It was in this year that the bubonic plague, also known as black death, reached Europe. The bubonic plague was the spreading of a highly contageous, deadly disease, that was spread by rats, and fleas. This plague killed about 24 million Europeans (one third of the population).
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Jul 17, 1425
Joan of Arc Started Having Visions
It was at the age of thirteen when Joan started having visions of Jesus. She saw and heard the saints speaking to her. While she did not hear Jesus, the voices in her head brought her closer to him in many ways.
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May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc's death
On this day, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for whichcraft, and heresy. The burning took place in Rouen, and many people came to watch. Throught the entire trial, and through death, she showed great courage, showing that women can be great leaders. -
Mar 4, 1478
Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was a court held to persecute those who had not fully converted to Christianity yet. This event happened in Spain under the ruling of King Ferdinand, and Queen Issabella.
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May 29, 1517
The Ninety Five Thesis
On approximatley this date, Martin Luther posted 95 suggestians for the church. These thesis eventually started many subreligions of Chatholosism.
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Nov 28, 1530
Luthernism is Founded
Luthernism was the first major Protestant section. It was started by Martin Luther after he was excommunicated. The catholic church was not very happy that this religion was formed.
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Sep 5, 1534
Angelicanism
Anglicanism was founded by King Henry VIII of England. King Henry VIII created the religion so that he could divorce his wife, and so that he wouldn't have to share his wealth with the church.
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Oct 17, 1536
Canvanism is Founded
This religion was founded by John Calvin in Geneva Switzerland. They believed in predestination, which meant that God already knew if you were going to Heaven or Hell, and you couldn't do anything about it.
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