First period

BIRTN OF CHRITIAN CIVILIZATION :

Christianization of the Roman Empire: Throughout the fourth century, Christianity went from
being a persecuted religion in the Roman Empire to being an official religion under Emperor
Constantine. In the year 380, Emperor Theodosius I promulgated the Edict of Thessalonica, which
established Nicene Christianity as the official religion of the empire, thus marking a turning point in
the history of Christianity and its relationship with political power.
330 A.C Founding of Constantinople
by the Roman emperor Constantine I (272–337) in 324 on the site of an already-existing city,
Byzantium,
476 A.C The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire was the period of decline of the Western Roman Empire in
which it lost its ruling authority and its vast territory was divided into numerous successor polities.
MUSLIMS INVADE EUROPE (711)
Islam gained its first genuine foothold in continental Europe from 711 onward, with the Umayyad
conquest of Hispania. The Arabs renamed the land al-Andalus, which expanded to include the larger
parts of what is now Portugal and Spain, excluding the northern highlands.

SARACENS AT THE BATTLE OF TOURS IN 732

Battle of Tours, also called Battle of Poitiers, (October 732), victory won by Charles Martel, the de
facto ruler of the Frankish kingdoms, over Muslim invaders from Spain. The battlefield cannot be
exactly located, but it was fought somewhere between Tours and Poitiers, in what is now west-central

8TH AND 12th Century

Christmas day (800)
On Christmas Day in the year 800, Charlemagne, King of the Franks, was crowned Holy
Roman Emperor in the city of Rom

1453 fall of the eastern Roman Empire

Byzantium's collapse was its recurrent debilitating civil wars. Three of the worst periods of civil
war and internal infighting took place during Byzantium's decline.

1492 Discovery of america

Between 1492 and 1504, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus led four Spanish transatlantic
maritime expeditions of discovery to the Americas. These voyages led to the widespread knowledge
of the New World.

CHRISTOPH KELLER
Christoph Keller at the end of the 17th century published a work in which he divided history into three
periods. Ancient History, reaching back to Constantine the Great. History of the Middle Ages, until
the fall of Constantinople in the hands of the Turks, and New History that started from 1453

SARACENS AT THE BATTLE OF TOURS IN 732

Battle of Tours, also called Battle of Poitiers, (October 732), victory won by Charles Martel, the de
facto ruler of the Frankish kingdoms, over Muslim invaders from Spain. The battlefield cannot be
exactly located, but it was fought somewhere between Tours and Poitiers, in what is now west-central
France.

WOMEN INFLUENCE (16 TH)

The 16th century was a time of significant social, political, and cultural change, and women played
various roles in shaping and influencing these developments. While women's roles and influence were
often constrained by the prevailing gender norms of the time, there were still notable instances of
women making an impact in different spheres.

The period from the 5th to the 8th century is of great importance in the history of Christianity and
Western civilization in general. During this time, a number of significant events and developments
occurred that contributed to the rise and consolidation of Christianity as a dominant cultural and
religious force in Europe and other parts of the world.

Here are some highlights from that period that could be considered the "Birth of Christianity" in terms
of its influence on civilization:

Christianization of the Roman Empire: Throughout the fourth century, Christianity went from being a
persecuted religion in the Roman Empire to being an official religion under Emperor Constantine. In
the year 380, Emperor Theodosius I promulgated the Edict of Thessalonica, which established Nicene
Christianity as the official religion of the empire, thus marking a turning point in the history of
Christianity and its relationship with political power.

Council of Nicaea (325): This council was called by the Emperor Constantine and brought together
Christian bishops from across the empire to address theological and doctrinal issues. The most notable
result was the Nicene Creed, which established a fundamental statement of faith in the divinity of
Jesus Christ and laid the foundation for orthodox Christian belief.

Development of Christian theology: During this period, there was intense theological reflection on
the nature of Christ, the Trinity, and other fundamental aspects of Christianity. This gave rise to the
formulation of theological concepts and terms that remain central to the Christian faith to this day.

Monasticism: The founding of monastic communities, such as that of Saint Benedict of Nursia in the
6th century, was a key element in the expansion and consolidation of Christianity. The monasteries
became centers of teaching, copying of manuscripts, prayer and service to the community.

Missionary expansion: Throughout these centuries, Christianity spread beyond the borders of the
Roman Empire. Missionaries such as Saint Patrick in Ireland and Saint Augustine in England played
important roles in converting regions that had not yet adopted the Christian faith.

Fall of the Western Roman Empire (476): The fall of the Western Roman Empire marked a major
shift in European history. Although Christianity remained a powerful institution, the demise of Roman
rule altered the political and social fabric of the region.

Iconoclasm and Schism of the East and the West (1054): Although the period from the 5th to the 8th
century was crucial in the formation of Christianity, it is worth mentioning that the schism between
the churches of the East and the West did not occur until the year 1054, when the communion between
the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.

In summary, the period from the 5th to the 8th century was a pivotal time for the development,
establishment and spread of Christianity as an influential cultural and religious force in Western
civilization.