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Period: 77 to 100
CHRISTIAN: Tacitus
Tacitus made a document, depicting the Romans as being more primitive than the Germans. -
313
CHRISTIAN: Edict of Milan
It was a proclamation that would make Christianity the main religion of Rome. The effect was permanent and made by Constantine. -
325
CHRISTIAN: Nicaean Creed
It is a phrase said to establish your faith. It is called Nicaean Creed because it was first adopted by the council of Niceae. -
400
BYZANTINE: Theodosius ll Builds Great wall.
The are a layer of Defensive wall made of stone to protect Constantinople. Surrounded the city on all side to protect from infantry and sea attacks. -
Period: 400 to 500
ENGLAND: Anglo-Saxon Invasion
The migration of Germanic tribes into today, British European territory . -
402
ENGLAND: Roman legions depart
Took place when the Romans left Britain. Literacy drastically decreased. -
410
CHRISTIAN: The sacking of Rome by Alaric
Alaric had attempted to appease both sides by having the Visigoth governors use Roman ethics .Was partially successful but eventually the pillaged the remaining roman forces. -
Period: 476 to Dec 25, 751
FRANCE: Merovingian Dynasty
Founded by Childeric l. Was his famous son Clovis l ,who brought all of Gaul under Merovingian. -
Period: 481 to 511
FRANCE: Reign of Clovis l
Clovis l, the first King of Franks to Unite all of Gaul. Became king at 15 and had adopted Christianity, inventor of the Salic law. -
500
FRANCE: Salic Law
Salic laws were the Civil codes of Salian Frank's. Made by their king Clovis -
Period: 527 to 565
BYZANTINE :Emperor Justinian
Justinian was known for his code, Justinian Code. This Code says the emperor made and interpreted all the laws, ultimately giving him all control of Rome. -
532
BYZANTINE: Nika Revolt
Most violent riot in Constantinople. Lasted a week with have the city burned or destroyed and tens of thousands were killed. -
Period: 570 to Dec 25, 622
ISLAM: Muhammad leaves Mecca, foundation of Islam
At the age 40, he had begun receiving revaluations from god, generosity to the poor, kind treatment to slaves , etc. those who did not follow him would harass and ridicule his followers. He then left when his uncle was killed, with many of his followers with him to Medina. -
594
FRANCE: Gregory of Tours
A gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of tours . -
Period: Jan 1, 600 to Dec 1, 900
CHRISTIAN:Beowulf
An epic poem about a German warrior and king named Beowulf. -
Dec 24, 624
ISLAM: Muhammes captures Mecca
Muhammad and the Muslims successfully retrieve Mecca. -
Dec 24, 661
ISLAM: Murder of Ali
Ali was the cousin and son-in-law to Muhammad. Also said to be born in sacred sanctuary of the Kaaba. Said to be the first follower. His later ancestors would triphal over where Ali stood next to Muhammad. This caused Ummah to split into Sunni and shi'i. -
Period: Dec 24, 661 to Dec 25, 750
ISLAM: Umayyads Death
One of the 4 major Arab Caliphates established after Muhammad's death. -
Period: Dec 24, 673 to May 26, 735
ENGLAND: Venerable Bead
A monk at monastery of Saint Peters. A famous author of the book Ecclesiastical history of the English people. This earned him the name, "Father of the English history." -
Dec 24, 691
ISLAM: Dome of the Rock
A shrine. Located at the Temple in Mount in the old City Jerusalem. sometimes called the Mosque Omar. -
Oct 10, 732
FRANCE: Battle of Tours, Charles Martel
Near Poitier, France. Charles "the Hammer" Martel, had created his own army to defeat Muslims. He had trained his men in the art of stealth, they would sneak behind and pillage and in capacitance their enemy . Thus halting the growth of the Muslim belief and making him the leader of France. -
Period: Dec 24, 750 to Dec 25, 1258
ISLAM: Abbasid Empire
The third of the major Arab Caliphates. Came from Muhammad's youngest uncle. -
Period: Dec 24, 751 to Dec 25, 768
FRANCE: Pepin the short, Fing of Franks
King of Franks. First of Carolingian's to be king. The son of Charles Martel, For recognition from the pope he defended Rome from the Lombard. -
Dec 25, 800
FRANCE: Charlemagne Crowned by Pope
After he had defused a fight the pope could not handle , he was made Emperor. -
Period: Dec 24, 849 to Oct 26, 899
ENGLAND: Alfred the Great
King of Wessex. Was from the only tribe to survive a viking invasion. Successfully defended his kingdom from viking invasions. By the time of his death, he had become the ruler of England. -
Period: Dec 24, 871 to Jan 5, 1066
ENGLAND : House of Wessex
A family that ruled South west England. Conquered Viking territory . -
Period: Dec 24, 1060 to Dec 25, 1307
ISLAM: Seljuk Dynasty
A Turkish empire that had assimilated many of the Persian customs. -
Dec 24, 1066
ENGLAND: Norman Invasion of England
an invasion Led by Williams The Conqueror on England -
Nov 18, 1095
MIDDLE AGES: Pope Urban ll Speech at Council of Clermont
Pope Urban ll is manipulating others to join the crusades. Will extinguish your sins and a free pass to heaven. He tries to justify the reasons for the crusades so he can gain power. -
Jul 15, 1099
MIDDLE AGES: Christians take Jerusalem in first Crusade
The Christians successfully take over Jerusalem from the Muslims and Jews, slaughtering thousand in the process. Men, Women and children are all killed. The conquerors were thugs who had no remorse. Conquers included, prisoners, thieves, knights, monks, merchants, farmers. -
Period: Dec 24, 1189 to Dec 25, 1192
MIDDLE AGES: Third Crusade
Attempt by European kings to reconquer the Holy land from Saladin. -
Dec 24, 1200
CHRISTIAN:Prose Edda
The prose adds is text on old Norse poetics. Combining Christian and Norse mytholgic beliefs. -
Period: Dec 24, 1202 to Dec 25, 1204
MIDDLE AGES.: Fourth Crusade
Another attempt to regain Holy Land from Muslims. -
Period: May 1, 1212 to Sep 25, 1212
MIDDLE AGES: Children's Crusade
Thousands of young people marched to Jerusalem to take it. Failed, did not reach Jerusalem. -
Period: Dec 24, 1213 to Dec 25, 1221
MIDDLE AGES: Fifth crusade
Another attempt to take Jerusalem and the rest of the Holy Land -
Period: Dec 24, 1248 to Dec 25, 1254
MIDDLE AGES: Sixth Crusade
Attempt to take Jerusalem, also attacked Egypt -
Dec 24, 1270
MIDDLE AGES: 8th Crusade
Attempt to take Tunis. failed -
Period: Jan 1, 1271 to Dec 25, 1272
MIDDLE AGES.: 9th Crusade
Failed attempt to take Turks. The last crusade -
Period: Dec 24, 1400 to Dec 25, 1560
MIDDLE AGES: Population Growth (Europe Ice Age)
The population grew, due to more herbs being grown from the warmer weather. Thus more food was available to feed the people. -
May 29, 1453
MIDDLE AGES: Ottoman Empire takes Constantinople.
Ottoman Empire takes over Constantinople. Invasion led by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed ll.
