Medieval Europe & Japan under the Shoguns By JM56684 Period: 400 to Dec 30, 1500 Medieval Period Also known as Middle Ages 430 Vandals conquer North Africa 451 Romans and Visigoth-defeat the Huns 476 End of Western Roman Empire Romulus Augustus steps down from emperor of the western part of Rome. 562 Avars invade Frankish lands 590 Pope Gregory Elected Pope Gregory was elected as pope of rome Dec 24, 800 Charlemagne, Charles the great king of the Franks Dec 24, 888 Vikings Raid of Europe Dec 24, 900 Feudalism Began