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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500
Middle Ages
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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1000
European Invasions
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511
Uniting the Franks
Franks united in 511. The Frankish empire then into modern day France. -
511
Christianity of Franks
Clovis, a military leader, was in a battle and loosing badly. He decided to pray to the Christian God and said if we win this battle I will deliver Christianity to the Frankish empire. -
Jan 1, 751
The reign of Pepin the Short
He fought the Lombards who were invading Italy and threatning Rome. In exchange the Pope anointed Pepin "King Grace by God". -
Period: Jan 1, 751 to
Carolingian Dynasty
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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
A battle that changed the course of English history fought by Normons and Saxons. After Williams victory, he declared all England was his property. -
Jan 1, 1075
Banning of lay investiture
Lay invetiture was banned because church reformers felt that bishops should not be under the power of any king. -
Period: Nov 20, 1096 to Nov 20, 1270
Crasades
Crusades Alexius Comnenus sent an appeal to Pope Urban II. The emperor asked for help against Muslim Turks, Shortly after, Pope Urban II issued a call for what he called a "Holy War", or a crusade. -
Nov 24, 1096
1st Crusade
The first crusade was a military expidition by Roman Catholic Europe to get back the Holy Lands. -
Nov 19, 1100
Vernacular
When scholars started writing in their vernacular instead of Latin. -
Jan 1, 1176
Battle of Legnano
Foot soldiers of the Lombard League faced Frederick's army of mounted knight at the Battle of Legnano. The foot soldiers used crossbows to defeat feudal knights for the first time. -
Jun 15, 1216
Magna Carta
John Softsword's nobles revolted and made John agree to the Magna Carta. In later years, English people argued that certain clauses in the Magna Carta applied to every citizen. -
Nov 19, 1295
Parliament is formed in England
Edward I needed to raise taxes for a war against the French. Edwrad summond 2 burgesses from every borough and two knights from everycountry to serve as parliament. -
Period: Nov 24, 1337 to Nov 24, 1453
Hundred Years' War
Hundred Years' War England and France fought this war. It began with the King of England, son of a French Princess, claimed to be the ruler of France. -
Period: Nov 24, 1340 to Nov 24, 1400
Bubonic Plague--Black death
Bubonic Plague The Bubonic Plague (or Black Death) was brought to Europe by rodents in Asia in boats from WW2. -
Nov 19, 1414
Great Schism
There were two popes, each declared the other to be fake, excommunicating its rival. -
Nov 19, 1431
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was sent to France by the voice of God. She dressed in a men's dress and fought for France. -
Nov 20, 1492
7th Crusade
The 7th crusade lasted the longest. Louis IX of France Led This crusade which lasted for 6 years. -
Crowning of Charlemagne by the Pope
The crowning of Charlemegne was significant. It was significant because western Europeans hoped Charlemagne's rule would end centuries of chaos. -
Downfall of Charlemagne's Empire
After Charlemgnes' death, his son was left with the throne. When Louis dies, his throne belongs to his 3 sons, they fought and eventually split the land. -
Pope Gregory 1/ Gregory the Great
Pope Gregory was the head of the Catholic Church. He Expanded the authority of the Papacy. -
Viking vs France
In attempt to stop invasions from the Vikings, Charles agrees to give Normandy to Rollo, the head of the viking army. -
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Reign of Charlemagne
