Europe in the Middle Ages

  • 146

    The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire
    Provides safetly to all the lands that it controls, they respected the Greeks and let them keep most of their culture. It is one of the biggest empires ever. Jesus was born in the time of the Roman Empire. Rome didn't conquer Germany
  • 476

    Fall of Rome

    Fall of Rome
    They were sacked by Germany, the lands they protected now had no protection. It was the cause of the Dark Ages.
  • 500

    Catholic Church is now in Charge

    Catholic Church is now in Charge
    When there was no power, Catholic Church took over. Untill they stepped up, there was no unity. Their main power was that they were the voice of God. They used Hell as a fear mechanism. The people must trust the church because they can't read the Bible.
  • Oct 17, 1200

    Fuedalism Weakens

    Fuedalism Weakens
    When fuedalism isn't needed, kings gain power. When kings gain power, nations form. When nations form, they fight.
  • Oct 17, 1300

    The Renaissance

    The Renaissance
    It is a result of the Crusades and the Bubonic Plague. People needed a better system, the felt no hope. Art, humanity, education, and reading flourished.
  • The Crusades

    The Crusades
    the Muslims took over the Holy land. Trade increased, people now feel safe to travel. People start leaving the manor to trade and travel. When people go to other places, they find that they have things like tea and silk. They dicide that they want in ont that.
  • Charlemagne

    Charlemagne
    His grandpa stopped the Muslims from taking over Europe.Charlemagne had the biggest unified empire during the Middle Ages. He ruled the most land in the Middle Ages.