Middle age

The fall of the Western Roman Empire

476

This is an important date, because it marked the beginning of the middle ages.

Coronation of Charlemagne

800

This is important, because it basically revived the idea of christianity in europe.

Battle of Hastings

1066

This was important, because William, the conqueror defeated England, which resulted in an Norman conquest of England.

The Crusades

Period: 1096 to 1291

This was a military campaign, which was launched by Western Europeans to reclaim the Holy land, from Muslim rule. Also introduced the ideas of trades between Europe and the Middle-east

Children' s crusades

1212

This was a part of The Crusades, but children participated in it. Many children were sold into slavery after these ended.

Magna Carta

1215

The Magna carta was signed by King John in 1215. It guaranteed certain rights to nobles.

The Black Death

1347

The black death was one of the biggest pandemics in human history, it caused the death of millions of people in europe.

The fall of Constantinapole

1453

This was a significant date, because it marked the end of the Byzantine empire. It had a huge impact on european trade, politics and culture.

Battle of Bosworth

1485

This is important, because it marked the end of the Wars of Roses and the beggining of the Tudor dynasty in England. Led the political stability.

Christopher Columbus reaches America

1492

Christopher Columbus reaches America during his voyages. This event marked the end of the middle ages.