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Period: 486 to 530
The Rise of the Franks
In 486AD - 530AD, Frankish leader Clovis I and the Franks defeated the last Roman leader. -
Period: 700 to 900
Christianity Spreads Through Europe
In 700AD - 900AD, catholic missionaries went around Europe spreading the word of jesus, as well as the West Slavs. -
768
Charlemagne Becomes King
In 768AD, Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks, and built an empire across France, Germany, and Italy. -
814
Europe After Charlemagne Died
In 814AD, Louis I took the throne from Charlemagne, after he had spread Christianity into Northern Europe, then later Louis I split the empire into 3 territories. -
962
Otto the Great
In 962AD, Otto persuaded the pope to crown him emperor in Germany -
1000
Vikings Explore and Trade
In 1000AD, vikings went around exploring places and trading in England, Ireland, Northern France, and parts of Russia. -
1000
More Food Fuels Growth
In 1000AD - 1300AD, new farming methods help create more grain, so they can get more food. -
1073
Pope vs Emperor
In 1073AD, monk named Hildebrand became pope Gregory VII, and he believed that the emperor shouldn't of gotten power over the church and created conflict. -
1122
Continuing Conflict Between Pope Vs Emperor
In 1122AD, the struggle between popes and rulers continued even after Gregory and Henry died. -
1200
Cistercian's Advanced Farming
In 1200AD, Monks called the Cistercians help expand farms and had the help of peasants in Europe. -
1215
Signing of Magna Carta
In 1215AD, the signing of the Magna Carte occurred, and when signed it was an agreement to uphold the law and runs a fair government. -
1469
Uniting the Kingdoms
In 1469AD, important royal marriage between Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile-León took place and united Spain's largest Christian kingdoms.
