Medieval Europe

  • Battle of Tours
    Oct 10, 732

    Battle of Tours

    Charles Martel and the Muslim army were at war. The battle kept Europe a Christian religion.
  • Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    The battle was between William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson. The batle brought feudalism and Europe's customs to England.
  • Crusades
    May 18, 1096

    Crusades

    The reason for the first crusade was to regain the holy land. Pope Urban II influenced the people going on crusade and sent military technology. Constantinople was ravaged, trade was expanded in Europe, many Jews and Muslims were killed the church was encouraged to spread Christianity because of the crusades.
  • Song of Roland
    Aug 16, 1100

    Song of Roland

    The poem is a heroic epic first written in French. Its about a brave knight fighting for Charlemagne that dies at war.
  • Concordat of Worms
    Sep 23, 1122

    Concordat of Worms

    Concordat of Worms was the deal that only the Emperor could give bishops jobs in the Government. The deal was made by Pope innocent III, Gregory VVI, and Henry VI.
  • English Comon Law
    Feb 17, 1154

    English Comon Law

    King Henry utilized law courts for power, established body of common law, and set up grand and trial juries. This increased the King's power and there was less chaos.
  • Inquisition
    Dec 5, 1184

    Inquisition

    In inquisition people were urged to confess heresy and told to ask for forgiveness of they were tortured.
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    King John signed the Magna Carta created by the Nobles of England. The Mgna Carta created the basis for the concept of Universal human rights, like trial by jury, no forced marriages, and limited power to Kings.
  • Parliment
    Nov 13, 1295

    Parliment

    It was the first attempt at representive government by King Edward, knights, towns people, and high ranking noobles.
  • Hundred Years War
    Dec 7, 1346

    Hundred Years War

    The war settled the argument between Edward III and Henry V of who controlled France. England regained control of northern France.