Humanities

By GabeGarcia2210
  • Period: 77 to 100

    GERMANIC: Tacitus

    Tacitus was a Roman writer, Quaestor, Praetor and consul of Asia. He was most famous for describing the German people in his book Germania. The book details our only description of the German tribes in this time however it is biased because Tacitus is using this book to compare the barbarians to the Roman people and shame them.
  • 313

    EARLY CHRISTIAN: Edict of Milan

    Was a statement that established religious acceptance for Christianity within the Roman Empire. It was an agreement made in Milan between the Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius.
  • 325

    EARLY CHRISTIAN: Nicaean Creed

    The Nicaeane Creed is a statement of faith widely used in Christianity to detail what christians worship
  • 410

    EARLY CHRISTIAN: Sacking of Rome by Alaric

    Rome was sacked by the Visigoths led by King Alaric. At the time Rome had devolved to no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
  • 500

    Salic Law

    Created by Clovis and describes the role in society
  • 500

    Anglo-Saxon Invasion

    Anglo and Saxons invade and settle in England
  • 532

    BYZANTINE: Nika Revolt

    A revolt against Justinian from the citizens of Constantinople that destroyed the city. The riots started over the chariot racing teams of blues and greens.
  • 594

    FRANCE: Gregory of Tours

    Documented the conquests of Clovis
  • Jan 1, 630

    ISLAM: Muhammad conquers Mecca

    The conquest of Mecca is when Mecca was conquered by Muslims. During this battle Muhammad shouts out to his warriors to rally them "
  • Jan 1, 661

    ISLAM: Ali is Murdered

    Creates split between Sunni Shia
  • Period: May 15, 661 to May 16, 750

    ISLAM: Umayyad Empire

    A great Islamic Empire
  • May 15, 691

    ISLAM: Dome on The Rock

    A structure built over a large rock that was said Muhammad's Night journey started here and Abraham sacrifice happened here. It was built in Jerusalem
  • Jan 1, 800

    GERMANIC: Beowulf

    Beowulf is an epic poem written by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon writer and describes the life of Beowulf a Geatish warrior and his adventures of slaying monsters.
  • May 15, 800

    Charlemagne Crowned by Pope

    Becomes first emperor of holy Roman Empire however gives all power to Pope
  • May 15, 849

    Alfred the Great

    A mighty hero leading Anglo Saxons against vikings
  • Jan 1, 1054

    BYZANTINE: The Schism of 1054

    This event was the official seperation of the Roman empire between east and west. Both official religion leaders of the sides excommunicated eachother from their respective churches. Michael Cerularius and Pope leo the 9
  • May 15, 1066

    Norman Invasion of England

    Events described in Bayeux Tapestry
  • May 15, 1095

    Pope Urban's Speach

    Marks beginning of Crusades
  • May 15, 1099

    CRUSADES: Crusade 1

  • May 15, 1099

    Christians Take Jerusalem in 1 Crusade

    Christians retake holy city for the Pope and holy Roman Empire
  • May 15, 1149

    CRUSADES: Crusade 2

  • May 15, 1192

    CRUSADES: Crusade 3

  • Jan 1, 1200

    EARLY CHRISTIAN: Prose Edda

    The Prose Edda is a Norse Poem written by Snorri Sturlson and has stories of Norse mythology. The book talks about how man lost the name of God and this is because Snorri was Christian so if he acknowledged other gods it would go against his religion so this phrase allows him to talk about Norse gods. Thor is also mentioned and describes him as an arrogant, strong and protective character which are all large values for Germanic tribes

  • ISLAM: Selijuk Dynasty