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590
Gregory the First Becomes Pope (590 A.D)
Undertakes a series of measures that strengthened the role of the Papacy and spread the Christian religion. This action caused Christianity to become so widely spread, that about 75% of humans today are Christian. -
618
Tang Dynasty Begins (618 A.D.)
Li Yuan leads a rebellion against the Sui Dynasty in China and becomes the first emperor of the Tang. This starts one of the biggest Dynasties of China, who invented three major items that revolutionized China: Woodblock Printing, The Compass, and Gunpowder. -
691
Buddhism becomes Major Religion in China (691 A.D.)
The official acceptance of Buddhism was a major landmark in this faith becoming one of the major religions in the world. Buddhism brought peace to the people back then, especially the lower classes. -
Period: 717 to 718
Siege of Constantinople (717 A.D)
A one-year siege by the Umayyad Caliphate against the capital city of the Byzantine Empire ended with the Umayyads withdrawing. This was a very iconic moment in history, as it determined who would have the wealthiest country. -
800
Charlamagne Crowned Emperor (800 A.D.)
On Christmas Day, the Carolingian ruler is crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo the Third. This was an attempt to sanctify the power that he had already achieved, -
919
First Use of Gunpowder (919 A.D.)
The Battle of Langshan Jiang was a naval conflict where gunpowder was used as a flamethrower and proved to be very effective. This won them this war and many others. -
979
Song Dynasty Reunites China (979 A.D.)
A period that saw technological growth and the population of the region greatly expand. The Song Dynasty reunited the whole population of China, which caused them to work together and defeat invaders much more easily. -
1045
The Great Schism (1054 A.D.)
An official break between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox churches which lasts to this day. -
Period: 1095 to 1099
First Crusade (1095 A.D.)
Pope Urban II calls upon Christians to undertake a military expedition in support of the Byzantine Empire against the Seljuk Turks. This ended up in the Crusaders winning Jerusalem. -
1206
Geghis Khan becomes Ruler of Mongols (1206 A.D)
Begins a series of conquests that would stretch across Asia and parts of Europe. This was the start of a tyrant that was feared throughout the globe, due to the fact that he took cities with bloody massacres and not just steady battles.