Middle Ages by MAKAYLA DAVIS

Reign of Justinian I (527-565)

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Justinian was the one who codified Roman law but also was a legislator and leader of the Byzantine Empire. During his reign, he worked to reform and reduce corruption. He also had the Hagia Sophia as well as other churches built.

The Great Schism - Divide of Christianity (1378-1417)

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The Great Schism or the divide of Christianity was a period when Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox Christians didn't have the same beliefs in some areas. They both worship God and use sacraments like baptism, but they have differences. The emperors had total power for Greek Orthodox Christians and for Roman Catholics, the Pope had the power.

Fall of Constantinople (1453)

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The fall of Constantinople occured in 1453 when it was captured by the Ottoman Turks and later became the capital of the Ottoman Empire. The Hagia Sophia was taken over and later converted but was still used as a religious building. The Byzantine Christian culture and religion was transformed into an Islamic region.

Three expansions of the Islamic Empires (632 to 661 CE)

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The Islamic religion was spread very quickly and expanded across many parts of the world at this time. Islam was spread into Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks for what became the Ottoman Empire. Muslims founded other states or civilizations like the Safavid and Mughal empires.

Muslim armies defeated at the Battle of Tours (732 A.D.)

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The battle of tours was a battle that occured when Islam tried exanding further into Europe. The Franks met them with force and there was much fighting; this battle ultimately stopped the spread of Islam into France. This also helped to keep Christianity as the main religion in Europe.

Fall of Baghdad to the Mongols (1258)

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The city of Baghdad ended up falling to the Mongolian leader Hulagu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan. It was conquered and sacked and then later it was burned. Baghdad fell because of a series of previous floods that weakened the defense, the faith, and the confidence of the Abbasids.

Rise of all three Western African Kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai) (around 12th or 13th century)

384345_1 — 2024-01-26 21:08:41 UTC

The three main West African Kingdoms that had risen were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Ghana came first, then Mali, then Songhai. They rose to power by controlling trade of mainly gold and salt in Timbuktu and the Trans-Saharan trade route.

reign of mansa musa (1312-1337)

384345_1 — 2024-01-26 21:13:34 UTC

Mansa Musa was the ruler of the West African kingdom Mali. During his reign, Mali was among the richest kingdoms iin Africa. He was also said to be one of the richest rulers in the world as his fortune is around 400 billion USD.

Fall of the western Roman Empire (476 A.D.)

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The fall of the western roman empire occured when the empire could not maintain it's political control. There were many causes that led to the fall of the roman empire including socioeconomic instabilit, disease, and cultural change. The Holy Roman Empire that came after sort of represented a reclication of this.

The Crusades (1050-1300)

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The Crusades were battles fought during much of the middle ages between the Christians and the Muslims. Christians wanted to stop the Muslim expansion and regain holy territory from them. The Crusades were a big fail for Christians as they did not end up with the lands they had hoped to gain.

Bubonic Plague

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The Bubonic Plague was an illness that spread quickly throughout the lands during the middle ages. It is caused when usually foregn animals infect fleas and fleas infect humans and cause the sickness. As a result of this, the population decreases majorly, there was a scarcity of labor, and people were freed of feudal obligations.

Charlemagne Anointed Holy Roman Emperor (800 CE)

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Charlemagne was named emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III. He was also at some point king of the Franks and king of the Lombards. Today, Charlemagne is sometimes referred to as the father of Europe for his efforts in the renaissance and reformation.