The Middle Ages

The Dark Ages

Period: 476 to Oct 4, 1300

Justinian's Code of Law

533

Corpus Juri Civilis, or the Justinian Code of Law was a compilation of Roman law published during the reign of the Emperor Justinian.

Coming of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam

570

Muhammad was born in a town of the desert of Arabia, Mecca, into the Banu Hashim tribe of the Quraysh clan. and was later to become the prophet of a major world religion, Islam.

The Silk Road

Oct 6, 600

The Silk Road reached its golden age in 600 AD, which were caravan routes and sea leanes between China and the MIddle East.

Migration of the Muslims

Oct 6, 622

In 622 AD, the Muslims under the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina due to their persecution by the pagan Arabs of Mecca.

Death of the Prophet Muhammad

Oct 6, 632

Prophet Muhammad had passed away, but the religion Islam accomplishment great achievements throughout the world. In fact, after the Prophet's death, the Islamic empire became stronger and powerful.

The First Crusade

Oct 6, 1096

The first crusade, taken place between 1096 and 1099, was a war to regain the Holy Lands of Jerusalem from the Seljuk Turks. Pope Urban II called the Crusaders to the Council of Clermont where this main principle was set.

The Fourth Crusade

Apr 12, 1204

For the first time in history, Constantinople was captured in 1204 by the Crusaders. This was not the objective of the Fourth Crusade. Its objective was to conquer Jerusalem captured by the Muslims by invading Egypt. The capture of Constantinople occured instead of what was intended.

Temujin becomes Genghis Khan

Oct 7, 1206

In 1206 AD, Temujin, an important Mongolian, was named Genghis Khan, whom was a ruthless conquerer with much power, conquering an empire four times that of Alexander the Great's, and twice the Roman empire.

Marco Polo

Sep 15, 1254

Marco Polo was born in Venice on Sept. 15, 1254, and was to become very famous for traveling to China and Persia, and for his work towards the Kublai Khan.

China Develops the First Prototype Canon

Oct 6, 1298

The Chinese in 1298 AD had developed the first prototype of a canon. They were at the forefront of using gunpowder, while the Europeans soon developed guns such as pistols, getting a decisive military advantage.