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The fall of the Roman Empire is the milestone that began what we now refer to as the Medieval Times or Middle Ages. There are many speculations to why and how such a massive political power fell. New ideas still emerge, to this day.
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Stirrups were introduced again ti the armies and their horses so they wouldn't fall off as they rode.
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The Battle of Tours was fought between the Muslims and the Christians, to stop the northern advances of the Islamic into Western Europe.
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Lady Godiva rode through the streets of her town to prove that her townsfolk were honorable and wouldn't look at a naked lady. Her ride was memorable because it gave women a voice during a time that women were repressed and sheltered.
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THe crossbow was invented in ancient China but was re-introduced to Europe during WIlliam the Conqueror's invasion into Europe from Normandy.
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William the Conqueror, was a French diplomat that was the only person that would conquer England and then rule until his death in 1086.
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Married to King Henry I, known for her religious devotion and being kind to the poor.
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A war between the Roman empire and the Arabs for control of Jerusalem.
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An agreementt between King John and his nobles to protect the rights of the nobles and the Kings people. With this document, the nobles couldn't make any laws or decrees without the help of the nobles and the people. It was the first step towards democracy.
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An Venetian Merchant that travelled with his family to China in search of new merchant items to sell.
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A war between the English heir, Edward III and French competition, Philip for control over France. The conflict lasted from 1337 until 1453
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More commonly known as the balck death, will kill almost half of Europe before it is eradicated. More common int overpopulated, rat-infested cities. Brought over from Central Asia on the Silk Road, spreading the epidemic throughout Europe.
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Joan of Arc lead the French to the victory of the English, many times over until she was burned at the stake for sorcery, in 1431.
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The printing press is invented by Johannes Gutenburg, this is also known as the start of the renaissance.
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THe Ottoman Empire captures the city, Constantinople.
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A Spanish explorer that sailed west to find a new trade route to Asia and discovered the Americas.
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Leonardo Da Vinci began the rebirth of classic art by painting, "The Last Supper". The renaissance was the start of a new era of art and classical music and even plays.
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Charlemagne promotes education for all, even women. He united most of Western Europe and is considered the father of the French and German Monarchies
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Alfred the Great, King of England, runs the Vikings out of Europe.
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Vikings invaded the northern European countries until 1042
