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525
525CE Anno domini calendar invented
Dionysius Exiguus (A monk) created a new dating system in an effort of understand the dating of easter. The calendar is the most widely used system to count years in the world to present day. -
618
618CE, Tang dynasty begins
Li Yuan becomes the first emperor of the Tang dynasty, The tang dynasty ruled China for 300years. China was prosperous and stable during this time. -
691
691CE, Buddhism becomes state religion of China
Buddhism is accepted as the state religion of China. This is how Buddhism becomes more widely recognised and accepted in the world. -
919
919CE, First use of Gun powder
This was the first use of gun power in war fair. The gun powder was highly effective and started a technological advancement in warfare. -
1066
1066CE, The battle of Hastings
William the conqueror defeated the last Anglo Saxon king.
He divided England up and gifted it to all his supporters in the war, establishing the first feudal system. -
1085
1085CE The doomsday book completed
The doomsday book is the most complete survey of pre industrial world. It gives people a great understanding of how the government, politics and society work in 11th century England. -
1095
1095CE, The first Crusade was decreed
This was the first of a series of attacks on Jerusalem, The church wanted to take back the holy land from the Islamic rule. Crusades mark a controversial history of Christianity. -
1215
1215CE The declaration of Magna Carta
Signed by King john whilst under pressure from rebellious barons. Marked the first-ever document which established the rights freedoms and privileges of the English people. It outlined that everyone is subject to law even the king. Today it is seen as a symbol of liberty in England -
1348
1348CE, the black death reaches England
It was a breakthrough for hygiene standards and advancements in medical practices, as they were forced to as the amount of illness’ among society grew. -
1415
1415CE Henry the 5th defeats the French at Agincourt
It marked the victory between the English and French’s 100 years war. English were outnumbered by more than 2 to 1 but still managed to win, this is one of the most famous victories for England.