Post classical china

The Post Classical China

Period: 617 to 1071

Tang Dynasty

618

Regarded as the highest point of Chinese civilization

Rise of Islam

632

The rise of Islam became the largest empire the world had yet known, controlling some of the most important centers of civilization, creating significant impacts on a global scale

Battle of Tours

732

Was the victory won by Charles Martel, ruler of Frankish Kingdoms, over the Muslim invaders from Spain. It was important because the victory secured the status of Christianity in Europe and political dominance.

Charlemagne is Crowned Holy Roman Emperor

800

Charlemagne is important because of the influence he had in reforming the Catholic Church and political customs of Western Europe. A symbol of efficiency and conquest of unity gained him popularity for the next hundred years.

Spread of Neo-Confucianism

850

Neo-Confucianism was important because it helped eased the conflict between Buddhism and Confucianism. It also influenced philosophical thoughts in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.

Song Dynasty

960

The Song Dynasty was important because it was during this dynasty that the Technological Revolution was able to take place. At this point important advances in technology, science, and engineering were made, like the invention of gunpowder and the compass.

Schism in Christianity

1054

The break of communion between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.

Norman Conquest of England

1066

When William, Duke of Normandy had victory at the battle of Hastings, it resulted in significant political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles.

Battle of Manzikert

1071

The battle where the Seljuk Turks was against the Byzantines. It was followed by the conquest of Seljuk to Anatolia which marked the beginning of the end of the Byzantine Empire as a military capable state.