History Exam 2 - High Priority - Quick Set

312 CE

Constantine's victory at the Milvian Bridge preceded the legalization of Christianity.

325 CE

Council of Nicaea.

380 CE

Christianity became the official state religion under Theodosius.

410 CE

Visigoths under Alaric sacked Rome.

476 CE

Traditional date for the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

732/733

Charles Martel defeated Muslim forces near Tours.

800 CE

Charlemagne was crowned emperor.

1054 CE

Great Schism between Eastern and Western Christianity.

1071 CE

Battle of Manzikert: Byzantine defeat by the Seljuk Turks.

988 - 989 CE

Vladimir promoted Eastern Christianity in Kievan Rus.

C&E: Roman decline

political instability, economic and agricultural problems, external pressure, and difficulty defending a vast empire weakened the rule of this empire.

C&E: Medieval Europe

political fragmentation and invasions strengthened local lords; monasteries and the Church preserved important religious and educational institutions.

C&E: Church reform

concerns about simony and clerical conduct encouraged reformers to assert Church independence from secular rulers.

C&E: Byzantine decline

the Seljuk victory at Manzikert contributed to the loss of important eastern territories and resources.

C&E: Kievan Rus

Vladimir's conversion linked the state to Byzantine Orthodox Christianity, shaping its religious and cultural development.

C&E: Trade and diffusion

commercial connections carried not only goods but also religious ideas, languages, and cultural practices.

Judaism

Monotheism; covenant and religious tradition preserved in the Hebrew Bible.

Hinduism

Diverse Indian traditions; karma, dharma, and moksha are important concepts.

Buddhism

Associated with Siddhartha Gautama; addresses suffering and liberation from its causes.

Confucianism

Ethical conduct, education, social relationships, and responsible government.

Daoism

Harmony with the Dao and the natural order.

Christianity

Faith centered on Jesus; Paul's preaching helped spread Christianity to non-Jews across the Roman world.

Zoroastrianism

Persian religious tradition emphasizing Ahura Mazda and the struggle between good and evil.

Islam

Monotheistic faith centered on submission to God, Muhammad's prophethood, and the Qur'an.