The dark ages

Christianity and the Dark Ages

By 16dmh81
  • (Outcome) Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    (Outcome) Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Constantine won the battle against Maxentius, and he converts to Christianity.
  • (Outcome) Council of Nicea
    325

    (Outcome) Council of Nicea

    The new testament was made, and more people became Christian.
  • Alaric attacks Rome
    410

    Alaric attacks Rome

  • Fall of the western Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of the western Roman Empire

    Romulus Augustulus is forced abdicate to Odoacer
  • (Outcome) The plague
    541

    (Outcome) The plague

    Justinian could not reunite the Roman Empire because of the plague. Also, 50% of the population dies.
  • (Outcome) Battle of Tours
    Oct 10, 732

    (Outcome) Battle of Tours

    Because Charles Martel halted Islamic advances, Christianity remained in Europe
  • (Outcome) Charlemange crowned emporer by the Pope

    (Outcome) Charlemange crowned emporer by the Pope

    Showed that the Catholic Church became the most powerful political force in western Europe
  • Clovis converted to Catholicism

    Clovis converted to Catholicism

    He converted to Catholicism because he wanted to gain support of the areas he conquered
  • Ivar the Boneless

    Ivar the Boneless

    Disabled Viking leader who could not use his legs
  • St. Benedict

    St. Benedict

    One of the only people who was well educated at the time.
  • Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire begins when Charlemagne is crowned by the Pope