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Foundations 333 - 1258

  • Roman capital moved to Constantinople
    333

    Roman capital moved to Constantinople

    When the Roman capital moved to Contantinople, Constantinople became a cultural, economical, religious, and administrative center.
  • Fall of Rome
    476

    Fall of Rome

    Many invasions from other countries weakened the Roman Empire
  • Justinian rules Byzantine Empire
    527

    Justinian rules Byzantine Empire

    Justinian created a set of laws called the Justinian Code
  • Rise of Islam
    Jan 1, 622

    Rise of Islam

    Arab people spread the religion throughout the Middle East
  • Battle of Tours (end of Muslim move to France)
    Jan 1, 732

    Battle of Tours (end of Muslim move to France)

    Moslem army was looking for land, so it fought in a big war against Western Europe
  • 1st Schism in Christian Church
    Jan 1, 1054

    1st Schism in Christian Church

    Separation between Eastern Christian Churches and Western Churches
  • Norman Conquest of England
    Jan 1, 1066

    Norman Conquest of England

    Began with the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 28 September 1066
  • Battle of Manzikert - Seljuk defeat of Byzantines
    Jan 1, 1071

    Battle of Manzikert - Seljuk defeat of Byzantines

    The battle was between Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Turkish in 1071
  • 1st Crusade
    Jan 1, 1095

    1st Crusade

    The First Crusade was to recapture Jerusalem..
  • Mongols sack Baghdad
    Jan 1, 1258

    Mongols sack Baghdad

    The Mongols destroyed Baghdad. They wanted the city to surrender