Humanities Overlapping Medieval

ROME: Rome is split into two regions by Diocletion

285

Rome becomes too big to control, so the emperor Diocletion splits it into East and West in 285 CE. The Western Half stayed as Rome, the Eastern half would later become Byzantium.

CHRISTIANITY: Edict Of Milan Issued

313

Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, a law that specifically granted religious freedoms to christians.

CHRISTIANITY: Nicene Creed

325

The Nicene Creed was issued in 325 AD. After much deliberation and conflict over whether Jesus was divine or not, the Council of Nicea declared that Jesus was divine but also born naturally.

CHRISTIANITY: Theodosius Edict

380

This edict was issued by Theodosius on Februrary 27th, 380 AD, and made christianity the official religion of the empire, even though Theodosius himself was not baptized at the time.

ENGLAND: Rome Leaves

383

383 Marks the end of Roman controll in Britain.

ROME: The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes

410

On August 24th, 410 AD, Rome was sacked by the Visigoths, a Germanic tribe from the north. Some people consider this the fall of Rome.

BYZANTINE: Theodosius II builds a great wall around Constantinople, establishing it as the center of the new EasternRoman Empire (Byzantine Empire)

413

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople ever scince since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine . They were the last great fortification system of the time, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built

ROME: The Death of Hypatia

415

On March 4th, 415 AD, The Greek philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician Hypatia was killed. Some people argue that her death marked the end of Roman focus on education and marked the start of a more religiosly concentrated world.

CHRISTIANITY: Pope Leo's Petrine Doctrine

461

The Petrine doctrine is the belief that Saint Peter was given special authority by Christ that has since passed on to each Pope. Leo, in November of 461 AD, contributed to the development of the doctrine on papal primacy, based on his personal devotion to St Peter, and the fact that he considered himself his heir.

Reign of Clovis

Period: 466 to 513

Clovis 466 to 513 CE, was king of the Franks, Clovis became king at the age of 15, and he was the first king to rule over all the Frankish tribes, a firm ally of the Byzantine Empire, and a Christian.

Clovis and the Merovingian Dynasty

Period: 481 to 511

The Dynasty created by Clovis and passed down to his heirs.

Anglo Saxon Invasion

500

The Anglosaxons invaded Britain from aboot 500-700 AD.

BYZANTINE: Justinian becomes Emperor of the Byzantine Empire

527

On August 1st, 527, Justinian became the sole sovreign of Rome. He would go on eto create the very important "justinian Code".

BYZANTINE: Hagia Sophia

537

In 537 the Hagia Sophia was built as a church by Justinian. Later, it would become a Mosk.

Anglo-Saxons Travel to England

550

When Rome started pulling troops back from England to fight, The Anglo-Saxons noticed the weakness and invaded.

ISLAM: Muhammed Leaves for Medina

Jun 1, 622

Because of his Uncles death, Muhammed no longer had protection from his opponents in Mecca, who were plotting to kill him. So, in June of 622, he takes his folowers and leaves for Medina.

ISLAM: Muhammed Conquers Mecca

Dec 11, 629

On December 11th, 629, Muhammad moved back to Mecca with his army, successfully taking it back and even converting the opposing side's leader to Islam.

ISLAM: Ali Is Murdered

Apr 1, 632

After Muhammed's death, the people appointed his cousin and nephew Ali as his heir. However, Ali was murdered and those who followed his teachings and perferred a more heirarchal Islam became known as Shia muslims, and those who favored more open methods and did not follow Ali became the Sunni.

ISLAM: Ummayyad Empire

Period: Apr 1, 661 to Apr 1, 750

The Umayyads, headed by Abu sufan, were a merchant family of the Quraysh tribe centred at Mecca. They had initially resisted Islam, not converting until 627, but subsequently became prominent administrators under Muhammad and his immediate successors.

ENGLAND: The Venerable Bede

Apr 20, 673

The Venerable Bede was a monk who was born in 67AD, who wrote over 60 books over the course of is life.

ISLAM: Dome of the Rock

Apr 1, 691

The Dome of the Rock is a shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was completed in 691 CE at the order of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik, and was intended to move the center of of worships for muslims to Jerusalem.

ISLAM: The Battle of Tours

Oct 10, 732

The Battle of Tours was Fought on the tenth of October, and was fought in an area between the cities of Poitiers and Tours. Th battle was an attempt to unify the Carolignian Emire.

FRANCE:(Merovignian) Battle of Tours and Charles Mortel

Oct 10, 732

Charles Martel was a Frankish statesman and military leader who was ruler over france during the battle of tours, and who won against the Islamic Moors during that battle.

FRANCE: Agreement with Byzantine Empire to recognize Charlemagne

Apr 1, 750

In 750 AD, the Roman empire finally recognized Charlemagne as Emperor.

The Abbasid Empire

Period: Apr 19, 750 to Apr 19, 1258

The Abbasid mpire lasted to the Mongol conquest of Baghdad in 1258 CE, and is considered the Islamic Golden Age. The Abbasid Empire was brought on by the Abbasid caliphate, and was named after Muhammad's Uncle.

FRANCE:Caroligian Dynasty

Period: Apr 19, 750 to Apr 19, 887

The Carolingian dynasty was a Frankish noble family who came to power in the 750AD.

FRANCE: Pepin the Short

Apr 1, 751

Pepin the Short was the King of the Franks in the years from 751 AD. He was the first king of the Carolognians.

ISLAM: Bagdahd built as new Capitol

Jul 30, 762

After it was built, Bagdahd was named the new capitol because of it's convenient location and status.

FRANCE: Diplomatic Relations With Harun Al Rashid

Apr 19, 763

Harun was the fifth and probably most influential Abbasid caliph, with direct diplomatic relations to Charlemagne.

VIKINGS: Vikings start invasions of France and England

Apr 1, 793

In 793 AD, Vikings first invade England.

Charlemagne and The Renaissance

Apr 1, 814

Charlemagne introduced the traditions of Anglo-Saxon people into western Europe. He was the foremost scholar of the revival of learning known as the Carolingian Renaissance. It is only known when he died, 814AD.

The Viking chief Rollo is granted land by the Franks and founds Normandy in France

Apr 1, 846

ENGLAND: Alfred the Great

Apr 20, 871

Alfred the Great was king of Wessex from 871-889., and successfully defended his kingdom against viking conquest.

FRANCE: Charles the Fat lets Vikings sack Paris

Apr 20, 885

The Seige of Paris started in 885, and was the most important event in Charles the Fat's career. Even when An impoirtant event during that seige was when The army came, they ended up letting the Vikings raid the cities as punishment for rebellion.

Odo takes the throne and the Capetian period begins.

Period: Apr 20, 888 to Apr 20, 1328

Odo takes the throne in 888 AD, The Capetian period ends in 1328. The Capetian dynast, also known as the House of France, is a dynasty of the Franks, founded by Hugh Capet.

Alfred divides England with danelaw pact

Apr 1, 893

This is when King Alfred creates the danelaw pact and divides the kingdom into four.

VIKINGS: The Vikings conquer the rest of England and *Cnut rules

Apr 1, 954

After the Vikings conquer England, Cnut rules until he is killed in 1040

VIKINGS: Viking ships sail in Newfoundland waters.

Apr 1, 1000

ENGLAND: Beowolf Written

Apr 20, 1000

Beowolf was written in 1000 AD, by an Unknown Monk. Tis book, similar to the odessey and Aeneid, helps us to understand more about the ulture at that time.

Viking leader Erik the Red discovers Greenland

Apr 28, 1003

Erik was a Norwegian Viking, remembered in medieval times as having founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland

VIKINGS: Cnut gives rule to Edward the Confessor

Apr 28, 1013

ENGLAND: House of Wessex

Apr 20, 1093

The House of Wessex, also known as the House of Cerdic (Cerdicingas in Old English), refers to the family that initially ruled a kingdom in southwest England known as Wessex