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476
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
This is considered as the beginning of the Middle Ages. -
Period: 541 to 542
Plague of Justinian
In my opinion this was a very important time in the Middle Ages to the fact that this plague caused the estimated deaths of 25 million people. -
Dec 24, 800
Charlemagne became Emperor.
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843
Treaty of Verdun
The Frank Empire were divided into three part between Charlemagne 's sons -
919
First use of gunpowder
It would mark the beginning of this technology in warfare. -
969
Foundation of Cairo
By the 14th century this city became the largest city on Earth. -
1035
Gothic buildings emerge
A new architectural style that would flourish the Medieval Europe. -
1206
Genghis Khan becomes ruler of Mongols
Temüjin united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia and began a series of conquests to conquer parts of Asia and Europe. -
Period: 1347 to 1351
Black Death
One of the largest pandemic in the History. Nearly 200 Million died during this pandemic -
1492
Colombus sailed to America
New parts of the world were discovered