Medieval centuries

  • Foundation of Benedictine Order
    529

    Foundation of Benedictine Order

    Catholic order ruled by Saint Benedict. Importance: spread of Western monastic tradition, allowed directory for government and monastery, and popularized studies of God
  • Hegira
    622

    Hegira

    Muhammad lef his followers to Medina
    Importance: escaping of persecution of Meccans
  • Papal State
    756

    Papal State

    Beginning of extending of popal control over territories in Central Italy.
    Importance: allowed the pope freedom within possessing lands without having loyalty.
  • Rurik dynasty
    862

    Rurik dynasty

    Rurikxdynasty raised to power in Russia
    Importance: foundation of one of the two biggest dynasties in Russia
  • The Great Schism
    1054

    The Great Schism

    Time when the split of Christianity into two Churches happened ( Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox ) .
    Importance: appearance of two major Christian branches.
  • Walk to Canossa
    1077

    Walk to Canossa

    Holly Roman Emperor Henry IV arrived to Canossa to ask for forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII because the former was excommunicated from church.
    Importance: The Pope showed much more significance than the king
  • First Crusade
    1096

    First Crusade

    Beginning of first Christian campaign when Roman Catholics went to Holy Land to recapture it from Muslim control.
    Importance: release Jerusalem from Muslims
  • Modern Parliament
    1295

    Modern Parliament

    Importance: Edward I established English Parliament
  • Hundred Years' War
    1337

    Hundred Years' War

    Beginning of the war
    Importance: to weaken England and France, that subsequently prevented them from war for dominance over some European territories
  • Kalmar Union
    1397

    Kalmar Union

    Union od Denmark, Sweden, Norway formed under the single monarchy.
    Importance: to block German expansion into the Baltic region