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313
Edict of Milan
Emperor Constantine issued this proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity in the Roman Empire -
323
Council of Nicaea
This group came together to define Christian doctrine, specifically as it describes the nature of Christ and other fundamental differences of opinion in faith -
410
Barbarian Invasion
Rome is sacked by the Visigoths under young leader Alaric. -
Period: 413 to 426
The City of God
Saint Augustine writes a famous book called The City of God. It discusses matters both religious and secular -
Period: 451 to 453
Barbarian Invasion
Europe is invade by Attila the Hun. His forces did significant damage to northern Italy, but was unable to take Rome -
476
Odovacer rules Rome
Barbarian Odovacer deposes the Western emperor and becomes the ruler of the Roman people -
488
Ostrogoths
Theodric founds the Ostrogoth kingdom in Italy -
529
Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict founds the first monastery at Monte Cassino -
533
Justinian
Emperor Justinian codifies Roman law -
May 2, 622
The haji of Muslims to Yathrib
The city was renamed al-Medina which means "The City of the Prophet". This date marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar -
May 2, 632
Death of the Prophet Mohammad
This was a crucial turning point for Islam and its followers. Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph after Mohammad's death and rules from 632 to 634 -
Period: May 2, 634 to May 3, 644
Caliphate of Umar
His rule was most known for the conquests in Egypt and Iran -
Period: May 2, 644 to May 3, 656
Caliphate of Uthman
His rule included further conquests to extend the power and influence of Islam. Also, the Quran was established and they experienced a growth in dominance of the seas. -
Period: May 2, 656 to May 3, 661
First Civil War
When the Caliphate of Ali was contested, it resulted in a civil war between the ruling faction and those who wished to rule instead. -
Period: May 2, 661 to May 3, 680
Caliphate of Mu'awiya
He came to power after the First Civil war and founded the Umayyad dynasty. The capital city is moved to Damascus ahead of more expansion of Islam -
Period: May 2, 680 to May 3, 694
The Second Civil war
Again, right to rule and the line of succession was a major contributor -
Period: May 2, 685 to May 3, 705
Caliphate of Abd al-Malik
He reorganized and strengthened governmental administration and made Arabic the language of administration -
Period: May 2, 705 to May 3, 715
Caliphate of al-Walid
The sixth Caliph, he is best known for the mosques constructed during his reign -
May 2, 732
Charles Martel
Charles Martel defeats the Arabs at Tours. -
May 2, 750
Paper
Paper manufacture is introduced from China via Samarquand to the Islamic world -
Period: May 2, 750 to May 3, 800
Fraudulent Donation of Constantine
The Fraudulent Donation was created to counter the Frankish domination of the Church -
May 2, 754
Popes unite
Popes Stephen II and Pepin II unite. Joining the Papal states with the Franks. -
Period: May 2, 784 to May 3, 814
Charlemagne
He rules as King of the Franks -
Period: May 2, 813 to May 3, 833
Caliphate of al-Mamun
His reign is known for his patronage of translations of Greek, Sanskrit and other works into Arabic. This period is also known for the use of slave soldiers called mamluks -
Period: May 2, 814 to May 3, 840
Louis the Pious
He succeeds Charlemagne as the now Emperor of the Frankish empire -
May 2, 843
Treaty of Verdun
This treaty divided up the Carolingian empire among the 3 living sons of Louis the Pious -
May 2, 870
Treaty of Mersen
This further divides the Carolingian empire -
Period: May 2, 875 to May 3, 950
Barbarian Invasion
The Vikings, Magyurs, and the Muslims invade Europe -
Period: May 2, 945 to May 3, 1055
Buyid rulers ascend
The Abbasid caliphs have become figureheads while the Buyid rulers rule over the eastern empire at Baghdad -
May 2, 1055
Rise of Sultans
Buyid rulers are replaced by Seljuk sultans as the rulers at Baghdad and custodians of the caliphate
