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476
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
This year marks the end of the ancient times. It has lead to significant changes in politics, culture, and simply in everyday life. -
632
Rise of Islam
A succession crisis evolved because of Prophet Muhammad's death. This event caused the time, in which the Islam religion became a world religion. -
732
The Battle of Tours
It was between the Frankish forces and the Muslim army, Umayyad Caliphate. The Muslim army wanted to expand its territory into Western Europe more. This battle lasted for several days. The Frankish army won, and this victory is significant, because it stopped the Muslim army from expanding further into Western Europe. -
1095
Start of the first Crusade
It made a significant change, because it intertwined religious fervor and political aspirations. -
1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
Signing the Magna Carta limited royal powers, protected the individual ridhts, and it had a huge influence on constitutional development, it is also the symbol of liberty and justice. -
1347
The Black Death
This tragic event was between the years 1347-1351. It was a pandemic, and one of the deadliest disease in human history. -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
It marked the end of the Byzantine Empire. It changed man things including the political landscape of region it also influenced trade and exploration. -
1455
Wars of Roses
This event was between the years of 1455-1485. It was a series of civil wars between the House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose). This resulted in the rise of the Tudor dynasty and has a huge cultural impact. -
1492
Cristopher Colombus reaches the Americas
It was significant due ti its role in initiating European exploration, sparking the Columbian Exchange, establishing trade routes, and it also made a significant change in culture. -
1517
Protestant Reformation
It changed the political, social and religious views in Europe.