Middle Ages (Alex Archer)

  • Period: 450 to Jan 1, 1400

    Middle Ages (Alex Archer)

  • Islam is Founded
    Oct 13, 622

    Islam is Founded

    The start of a monotheistic religion worshipping God (Allah). Muhammed was considered the last prophet.
  • Battle of Tours
    Oct 17, 732

    Battle of Tours

    A battle in the area of Poitiers and Tours. A decisive Frankish victory.
  • New World Discovery
    Oct 17, 1000

    New World Discovery

    It was the discovery of a new land of wonderous possibilities.
  • Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    It took place at Senlac Hill and was a desicive Norman victory
  • The First Crusade
    Oct 13, 1096

    The First Crusade

    A military expedition by Western Christianity to regain the Holy Lands taken by the Muslims, resulting the re-capture of Jerusalem.
  • Magna Carta
    Oct 13, 1215

    Magna Carta

    An English charter which was the first document forced onto an English King by a group of his subjects.
  • Marco Polo
    Oct 13, 1254

    Marco Polo

    He was a Venetian merchant traveler.
  • Black Plague
    Oct 17, 1348

    Black Plague

    A deadly plague breakout in Europe.
  • Saint Benedict

    Saint Benedict

    A Christian saint, honored by the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of Europe and students.
  • Carolingian Renaissance

    Carolingian Renaissance

    A period of intellectual and cultural revival in Europe.
  • Justinian's Code

    Justinian's Code

    It contained most of the existing constitutions, all the way back to the time of Hadrian.