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The Fall of Rome marks the beginning of the start of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another.
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In 537 A.D, schools were founded in monastaries. Italy was the first to open up a school and soon, it was spread throughout.
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On June 8, 570, Muhammad was born. He was the prophet of Islam.
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The expansion of Islam begain in 632 after Prophet Muhammad died, The conquests from the Islamic Community's caused many people to convert to Islam.
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During October 732, the Battle of Tours occurred. It became extremely bloody and resulted in many deaths. In the end, the Muslims were defeated by the Franks.
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Along with barbarians from the north, Muslims begin to conquer lands from the south. Charles Martel, the Frank king, is able to stop the Muslims' northward push.
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Developed in the Catholic Church, the Gregorian Chant is a form of music. It was traditionally sung by monks and also came in handy during religious service.
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The Crusades were military campaigns set by the Roman Church. Its purpose was to recover Holy Land from the Muslims,
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In the 1170's, wheelbarrows were created. They are used for construction, mining, and farming
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Dominicans, otherwise known as predicants, were the so-called beggar fraternities. Their main goal was to preach and save lives.
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Marco Polo was one of the first and most famous Europeans to travel to Asia during the Middle Ages.
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The Black Death was a disease that killed millions of people in the Middle Ages. It was carried in by rats and fleas, spreading it to the people.
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The Silk Road was a series of trade routes that connected Europe and Mediterranean Seas to the Asian world.This method was extremely beneficial and many goods came in and out, especially silk.
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Contantinople was an ancient city in modern Turkey. On May 29, a massive massacre broke out, leaving many people assasinated in the bloody mess.
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Columbus and his three ships were sailing out West, to reach Asia, when he stumbles upon the Bahamas.
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The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals.
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King of the Franks, Charlemagne, was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor. This status pushed him further to the height of his power.
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In 835 A.D., northern Europe was invaded by the Vikings. They came from the Scandinavian Lands including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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After the death of Charlemagne's son, the kingdom is split into 3. Raids and warfare are created. As a result, kingships are created for protection.
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Al Razi was the first to discover the difference between Smallpox and Measles. Along with that, he was a Persian polymath, physician, philosopher, and chemist.
