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Period: 160 to Jan 1, 1500
Compare the Empires
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161
Marcus Aurelius becomes Emperor
Kind and devoted to his duties. People called his reign "the holiest of times" and was the last emperor before the end of the Pax Romana -
312
Constantine becomes Emperor
Still attempting to keep Rome from falling made son's follow their father's work in order to preserve production. -
313
Edict of Milan
Constantine legalizes Christianity -
330
Constantine Moves Capital
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410
Alaric Invades Rome
Visigoths charge Rome. Alaric was a warrior for Rome until he was denied a promotion in ranks. -
455
Vandals Burn Rome
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476
Western Roman Empire Falls
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527
Justinian is King
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532
Revolt to Protest High Taxes
People held Justinian under seige. He leaves but Theodora refused and convinced him to stay. -
533
Empire Strikes Back
Self proclaimed Romans march on Rome trying to take back the capital. They marched from Constantinople -
Jan 1, 711
Arabs and Berbers Conquer Spain
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Jan 1, 726
Emperor Leo III Declares No Icons in Worship
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Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
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Jan 1, 1054
Break of East and West Christianity
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Jan 1, 1080
Vikings Conquer Byzantine Land in South Italy
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Jan 1, 1453
Contantinople Fell to Turkish Armies
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Commodus becomes Emperor after Marcus' death
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Commodous is Strangled
Pretorian Guard begins to control who is Emperor and legions fight to make their leader to the throne. -
Diocletian becomes Emperor
Made many changes the largest of which would be the idea of rule by divine right. He also split the Empire into two halves and he ruled the wealthier western half. -
Battle of Adrianople
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Clovis Becomes King
At age 15 ruling the Rhine defeating towns and making the men part of army. -
Pepin Dies
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Charlemagne Becomes King of Franks
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Charlemagne Crowned King
Angered by this because it appears the right and power to rule comes from the Pope and not from God. -
Charlemagne Dies
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Treaty of Verdun
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Clovis is Baptized
Frank king, Clovis, becomes Christian and leads many of his people to become Catholics uniting his people -
Alaric Surrounds Rome
Army surrounds Rome and control supply lines starving the city. This opened the door for the invasion and the success of the sacking.
