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The middle ages started Many things were invented in this time. This period of time is separated into three different names.
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Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Charles I) was an emperor who ruled for 14 years. He ruled in Rome and then passed the crown to his son.
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After Charlemagne died in 814, his son, Louis, became the new emperor.
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The High Middle Ages were the middle part of the middle ages. This period ended in 1300.
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The Great Schism was a break of communion between the Eastern and Western churches. Many riots and protests happened because of these fights.
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This crusade was the first of three by Pope Urban II to expand the Roman Empire. The major accomplishment in this was the taking of Jerusalem.
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Henry II was the king of England, and he is famous for how many children he had.
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This crusade was Europe against Islam. This battle was in Egypy and Iberia.
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The wheelbarrow was invented in China by Prime Minister Zhuge Liang. It's used to carry large amounts of something that you can't carry in your hands. Although it was created way before this time, the wheelbarrow actualy appeared in Europe during the middle ages.
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This last crusade was also called the Kings' Crusade. This was an attempt from Europe to conquer holy lands from Saladin.
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The Magna Carta was an agreement signed by King John in 1215 that promised the protection of church rights to the rebel Barons. Neither side kept their promise, so the Magna Carta was removed, leading to the First Barons' War.
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The late Middle Ages were the last years of the middle ages. They started 1301 and ended 1500.
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Joan was named a heroine for her role in the French war, and was named a Roman Catholic saint. She was later burned at the stake after being captured.
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This invention in the middle ages was very helpful. It helped information be spread very easily. This lead to books, which lead to libraries. Johannes Gutenburg invented this.
