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Odoacro, defeats the last emperor of Rome, Rómulo Augústulo, this event marks the end of the Roman Empire while the Byzantine Empire survives. -
It began in Europe, which refers to the period from about the 5th century to the 15th century. It was music of the Catholic Church, so it was ceremonial in purpose.
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Was an important Medieval French poet and composer. He is one of the earliest composers for whom significant biographical information is available. -
France and England fought each other for 116 years, becoming the longest war conflict that Europe has known.
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A sultan called Otomano Mehmed II conquered Constantinople. Constantinople became the richest, most luxurious and important Christian city in the world. -
A group of Spaniards led by the Italian Christopher Columbus arrived on an island called Guanahaní after crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Although they thought they were in Asia, they had actually discovered a new continent, America.