The middle ages

Crazy Events in the Middle Ages

By Skbrooks79
  • 476

    The Middle Ages began

    The Middle Ages began
    The Middle Ages began in 476 when the Western Roman Empire collapsed
  • 500

    The Dark Ages began

    The Dark Ages began in 500 and lasted until 800. It was a time when people forgot valuable skills and knowledge.
  • 800

    Charlemagne crowned by the Pope

    Charlemagne crowned by the Pope
    Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope 800. It gave the Romans a leader which they had not had since 476.
  • 1000

    Decline of the feudal system

    The lord would have less power to the king.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    The Battle of Hastings was a battle of two people who wanted to be king.Their names were William and Harold and William won the crown.
  • 1086

    The Domesday Book was created

    The Domesday Book was created
    The domesday book was created in 1086 and told William about rent and taxes owed to him.
  • 1098

    Hildegard of Bingen born 1098

    Hildegard of Bingen born 1098
    She had religious visions. She wrote music,poems,plays, and books.
  • 1200

    The Roman Empire became known as The Holy Roman Empire

    The Hapsburg family took control of the German empire and it became known as the holy Roman Empire.It was blessed by the pope
  • 1215

    Magna Carter was written

    Magna Carter was written
    The Magna Carter laid out rules for the King of what he could and could not do to the nobles, freeman, and the church
  • 1295

    Model Parliament created

    It was created in 1295. It was a group made up of representatives and the monarch who makes the laws of the country.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    100 year war

    The 100 Years War was several different wars lasting 116 years. It started in 1337 and ended in 1453. It was between France and England.
  • 1348

    The Black Death

    The Black Death
    The Black Death started in 1348 carried by fleas on rodents. It can be fatal. Twenty five million people died from this plague.
  • 1400

    The French developed cannons

    The cannons helped the French win the hundred year war.
  • 1431

    Joan of Arc Executed

    Joan of Arc Executed
    She was executed in 1431 she claimed to hear God's voice and saints voice and stood trial for heresy.
  • 1500

    The end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance

    The end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance
    Knights were not being used any more and cannons were beginning to be used. Universities were being established