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330
Byzantine Empire
Also known as the Eastern Roman Empire it was centered around the capital city of Constantinople. Reached around the Mediterranian Sea. Very advanced in many different fields. Main religion was Orthodox. -
500
Clovis
Establoshed the Frankish kingdom and was the first Germanic ruler to convert to Christianity. -
527
Emperor Justinian
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565. Lots of ambition to revive the Byzantine Empire. -
570
The Prophet Muhammad
Born in Makkah to a merchant family. When he was older he recieved revalations from God. His revaltations were written down and turned into the Quran, the Holy book of Islam. He became the Prophet Muhammad. -
573
Abu Bakr
Father-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He became the first Muslim Caliph after Muhammad died. -
Jul 21, 622
Hijrah
The journey of Muhammad and his followers to Madinah. The city was named "The City of the Prophet" after him. -
Sep 14, 661
Umayyads
Mu'awiyah became caliph and established the Umayyad Empire. By 725, controlled most of Spain and converted people to Islam. Also controlled most of North Africa. -
Sep 14, 661
Damascus
Capital of Syria under the Umayyad Empire. -
Sep 13, 750
Abassid Dynasty
Capital city of Baghdad, Located on the caravan route to the Mediterranean. Period of prosperity. Trade from Baghdad extended into Asia, Africa, and Europe. -
Sep 14, 750
Golden Age of Islamic Society
The main power was the Abbisid Empire. Large expansion of land. Many advances in Philosophy, Science, Medicine, Travel, Architecture, and Religion. Ended with the invasion of the Mongols. -
Sep 14, 750
Baghdad
Capital of Iraq. Under the Abbasids until 1258. -
Sep 14, 1055
Seljuk Turks
The Seljuk Turks were a group of non-native soldiers. They were Nomads from Central Asia. They grew stronger and moved into Iran and Armenia. In 1055 they capturede Baghdad. -
Oct 14, 1066
William of Normandy
Led an army of heavily armed knights on the coast of England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Then became the King of England. -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
King Harold was beaten by William of Normandy on the English coast. -
Mar 12, 1088
Pope Urban II
He was Pope from March 12, 1088 to his death in July 29, 1099. He began the First Crusade. -
Sep 17, 1095
The Crusades
Military expeditions or "Holy Wars" carried out by European Christians in the 11th to 13th centuries. Began when Pope Urban helped the Byzantines fight the Seljuk Turks. Christians planned to take back Jerusalem. -
Apr 6, 1166
King John
Kind of England from April 6, 1166 to October 19, 1216. Forced to sign the Magna Carta which gave him a set of guidelines on how to rule England better. -
Sep 17, 1215
Magna Carta
Signed by King John in 1215 in Runnymeade, England. It stated many different rights, liberties and guidelines that King John had to follow to better the English country and government. Began a new era of government for Britian. -
Sep 14, 1250
Cairo
Capital of modern say Egypt. Center of Muslim world during 1250 under the Abbasids. -
Sep 13, 1258
The Mongols in the Middle East
Under the leadership of Hülegü, the Mongols seized Persia and Mesopotamia. Destroyed the city of Baghdad. Mongol leaders started converting to Islam and kingdoms separated. -
Sep 17, 1348
The Black Death
Most devastating natural disaster in European history. A huge plague spread by rats that were infested with fleas. Killed around 30% of the European population. -
Sep 17, 1480
Spanish Inquisition
Created to regulate Christiananity. Also ordered Muslims and Jews to convert or to leave the land. Began killing people who weren't Christians and wouldn't convert. Huge massacres of Non-Christians. -
Emperor Charlemagne
Took the Frankish throne. Was illiterate. He adopted Catholicism and brought it to his Empire. Had the largest Empire the world has ever seen. -
Feudalism
Came about after the death of Charlemagne. Rulers found it difficult to protect their subjects from invaders like the vikings. New political system was established. Shows the relationship between Kings, lords and the church, knights, and peasants. -
Holy Roman Empire
An Empire that that was strongly influenced by Christianity, the Church, and the Pope. Lasted from 962 to 1806. Included Germany, Italy and other parts of central Europe.
