Dark Ages

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  • Constatine
    306

    Constatine

    He was the Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 A.D.
  • Battle of the Milvian Bridge-Outcome
    312

    Battle of the Milvian Bridge-Outcome

    Took place between the Roman Emperors of Consatine and Maxentius. It marked the beginning of Constantines conversion to Christianity. Constatine won the battle.
  • Council of Nicea
    325

    Council of Nicea

    Was conveyed by Constatine. Tries to connect christianity together.
  • Fall of the Roman Empire-Outcome
    410

    Fall of the Roman Empire-Outcome

    Alaric led the Visogoths to the walls of Rome and the ram-sacked the capital of the Roman Empire and destroyeed the whole village. The destruction lasted for 3 days.
  • Alaric
    410

    Alaric

    He was the king of the Visogoths. He is most famous for is attack of Rome ni 410A.D.
  • Odoacer
    476

    Odoacer

    He was a Germanic soldier who later became the King of Italy in 476 A.D.
  • Justinian-Outcome
    527

    Justinian-Outcome

    Born in 482 and died in 565. He was the ruler of the Byantine Empire from 527 to 565. Had the Hijia Sophia bulit.
  • Hajia Sophia
    537

    Hajia Sophia

    Served as the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Was built by Justinian.
  • The Dark Ages Plague-Outcome
    540

    The Dark Ages Plague-Outcome

    Europe experienced the most deadly disease in European History. It killed a third of the population. All trade was cut off between China and Europe so it wouldnt spread.
  • Battle of Tours and Charles Martel-Outcome
    Oct 2, 732

    Battle of Tours and Charles Martel-Outcome

    Fought in an area between Poitiers and Tours. The battle was between the Frankish and Burgundian. The Frankish were victorious. They were lead by Charles Martel. It stopped Islam from spreading in Europe and aloud Christianity too.
  • Charlemagne

    Charlemagne

    He became king after his fathe died in 768. His empire untied most of Western Europe since the Roman Empire.
  • St. Benedict

    St. Benedict

    He set up 12 communities for monks in Italy.
  • Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great

    He was the dominant ruler of England. He successfully defended his kingdom for the Vikings attempt to conquest.
  • Ivar the Boneless

    Ivar the Boneless

    Led the Great Heathen Army with his two brothers. was known to have no bones in his legs therefore had had to be carried everywhere.
  • Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire

    Multi ethnic and complex union of territories in Central Europe.
  • Viking Raids

    Viking Raids

    Vikings attacked towns where monks lived and killed them.