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Period: 476 to Dec 31, 1350
Middle Ages
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Jan 1, 630
Islam
The monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God, and by the teachings and normative example of Muhammad, considered by them to be the last prophet of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim. -
Oct 10, 732
Battle of Tours
Fought in an area between the cities of Poitiers and Tours, the battle pitted Frankish and Burgundian forces under Austrasian Mayor of the Palace Charles Martel, against an army of the Umayyad Caliphate led by ‘Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, Governor-General of al-Andalus. The Franks were victorious, ‘Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi was killed, and Charles subsequently extended his authority in the south. -
Jan 1, 776
Carolingian Renaissance
A period of intellectual and cultural revival in Europe occurring from the late eighth century -
Oct 9, 1000
The Vikings Discover the New World
The Viking's reliance on the sea as their avenue of attack and escape motivated them to develop seaworthy ships and reliable navigational techniques with which they could travel vast distances over open water. These advantages enabled them to travel the cold, treacherous ocean to the west and reach the shore of America almost five hundred years before Columbus. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
A battle between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy and the English army under King Harold II.It took place at Senlac Hill and was a decisive Norman victory. -
Nov 27, 1095
The First Crusade
A military expedition by Western Christianity to regain the Holy Lands taken in the Muslim conquest of the Levant, ultimately resulting in the recapture of Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
The first document forced onto an English King by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their privileges. -
Jan 9, 1254
Marco Polo
A wealthy trader that used the Silk Road to get to Asia. -
Jan 1, 1348
Bubonic Plague
Estimated to have killed 30–60 percent of Europe's population, the Bubonic Plague was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. The Bubonic Plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. -
St. Benedict
A Christian saint, honored by the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of Europe and students. -
Justinian's Code
The result of Emperor Justinian's desire that existing Roman law be collected into a simple and clear system of laws.
