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Jan 1, 622
Founding of Islam
Muhammed the Prophet began preaching the word of Allah. It was significant because it laid the foundations for one of the world’s most widespread religion, and the spread of Dar-al-Islam and the unification of the Middle East. It also unified Muslim scientists that contributed many advances in the field of medicine and mathematics. -
Jan 1, 730
Printing Invented in China
The printing press was originally wooden blocks used to stamp papers. This was difficult to use in the Chinese language because there were over 3,000 characters. The invention led to Gutenburg’s later invention of movable type, which changed the spread of information worldwide. -
Mar 5, 1054
Great Schism
The Great Schism was the split of the Catholic Church into the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. This laid the groundwork for East-West tenacity in coming centuries. It also led to the end of corruption in the Catholic Church and better education for religious peoples. -
Mar 5, 1095
1st Crusade
The 1st Crusade was called by Pope Urban II in order to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims. It was the beginning of Christian supremacy and disputes between Muslims, Jews, and Christians. The dispute over Jerusalem continues to this day, as all three Abrahamic faiths consider it a holy land. -
Mar 5, 1206
Beginning of Mongol Conquests
The Mongols were nearly able to conquer the western hemisphere in its entirety. As a result, the foundation for the Mongol Dynasty was laid. Due to the enormous expanse that was established during these conquests, the Mongol Dynasty possessed a lot of power. -
Period: Mar 5, 1279 to Mar 5, 1368
Mongol Dynasty in China
Leaders of the Mongol Dynasty reverted to old fashioned Chinese methods of government. Instead of relying of civil service exams to identify who was to be in power, people gained high status based on their ancestry. By returning to their former system of government, the dynasty restored and protected their original culture. -
Period: Mar 5, 1347 to Mar 5, 1348
Bubonic Plague in Europe
The Bubonic Plague killed 90% of the population in some parts of Europe. This was significant because families were able to have a lot of children without expecting all of them to survive to adulthood. However, once infant survival rate increased post Plague, overpopulation became an issue in parts of Europe and the rest of the world. -
Period: Mar 5, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty in China
The Ming Dynasty in China led to various advances in the geographical knowledge of the world. Zheng He began exploring the world’s oceans during this dynasty. Due to his explorations, maps of the world grew much more detailed. -
Mar 5, 1438
Rise of the Incan Empire
The Incan Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. Among other technological developments, the creation of the quepu system of counting proved their intellectual skills. The empire’s political center at Cusco demonstrated an advanced capital. -
Decline of classical Maya
The reason for the decline of classical Maya is unknown as well as the exact date. It was important because Maya were among the first people to come up with the concept zero and had many advancements in farming and construction. They also had the most developed form of writing in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
