Cities That Ruled

Events in this puzzle

753 BC

Founding of Rome

A legendary city began a story that later shaped the Mediterranean.

330 AD

Constantinople Founded

A new imperial capital rose where Europe and Asia meet.

622 AD

The Hijra

Muhammad's migration to Medina became year one of the Islamic calendar.

800 AD

Charlemagne Crowned Emperor

A Frankish king revived the imperial title in western Europe.

1453 AD

Fall of Constantinople

The Ottomans captured the city that had anchored Byzantium.

Correct timeline

1. Founding of Rome

   Europe / Cities & Empires
   753 BCSource
2. Constantinople Founded

   Europe / Cities & Empires
   330 ADSource
3. The Hijra

   Middle East / Culture & Ideas
   622 ADSource
4. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor

   Europe / Empires & Kingdoms
   800 ADSource
5. Fall of Constantinople

   Europe / Empires & Kingdoms
   1453 ADSource