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285
Rome is split into two regions by Diocletian
Diocletian makes a decision to split Rome into two regions, a Western Rome and and Eastern Rome. He knew that ruling over such a large empire was much too difficult, so he split it into two to manage it easier. -
313
Edict of Milan
This document was written by Emperor Constantine, and it declared that Christians were no longer to be persecuted or abused. It gave back many rights to the followers, and helped spread the religion. -
325
Nicene Creed
It is an universally accepted document of the Christian faith. It was first adopted by the Council of Nicea, and helped unify followers of the Christian faith. -
410
The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes
The great city of Rome was sacked by the Visigoths led by King Alaric. It was a historical moment, shocking friends and foes alike, and despite this, Rome remained a historical city. -
413
Theodosius II builds wall around Constantinople, making it the center of Byzantine Empire
Theodosius II, the emperor of the Byzantine emperor, or the new Eastern Rome Empire, fortifies the new capital, Constantinople. He establishes it as the new center of Rome. -
Period: 481 to Mar 29, 752
Clovis and The Merovingian Dynasty
A timespan of the reign of Clovis and the effect of the dynasty under him. -
511
Reign of Clovis
Clovis is one of the kings who united all of Gaul under Merovingian rule, creating the Merovingian Empire. -
527
Justinian becomes Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
Justinian takes control of the New Eastern Rome Empire, or the Byzantine Empire. He begins to make many changes to its culture and affects the empire greatly. -
537
Construction of the Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia, Constantinople's greatest architectural achievement, is a church/cathedral, that was later converted into a mosque. It contained many advanced building techniques and is a major accomplishment. -
Apr 28, 630
Muhammad conquers Mecca
After Muhammad made a treaty with the Anti Muslims, they broke it, causing him to react and take over Mecca. This gave him control of the religious area and allowed Muslims to make pilgrimages there. -
Apr 28, 661
Ali is murdered, causing split between Sunni and Shia
Ali was the fourth Caliph to reign over the Muslims, and was assassinated in a mosque, being the third Caliph to be murdered. His death caused conflict on whether the Caliphs were the true rulers or not, creating the Sunni and Shia. -
Apr 28, 732
Umayyad Empire (the Battle of Tours)
The Umayyad Empire was one of the four Caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. It vastly expanded and spread its influence until it was stopped by Charles Martel in Spain in the Battle of Tours. -
Apr 28, 732
Battle of Tours and Charles Martel
The Islamic empire was expanding rapidly and when it attempted to enter Spain, it fought against Charles Martel's armies, who defeated them. This gave Martel power and kept Christianity as the main religion. -
Apr 28, 750
Abbasid Empire (Baghdad built as new capitol)
One of the Caliphates created from Muhammads death. It originally centered around Kufa, but moved to Baghdad, making it the new capitol. -
Period: Apr 28, 800 to Apr 29, 888
Carolingian Dynasty
the dynasty that came after the Merovingian dynasty. It was ruled by the Frankish kings. -
Apr 28, 830
Charlemagne and the Renaissance
Under Charlemagnes rule, the empire under goed a renaissance, where the empire flourished. The education and culture of the Carolingian Empire was affected positively.
