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200
Invention of the Wheebarrow
Said to be invented by Prime Minister Zhunge Liang of China. There have been parts of wheelbarrows found from before he was born though. -
500
The start of the Middle Ages
The start of the middle ages began with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Historians say that the discovery of America also had something to do with the start of the middle ages. and the reformation. All these things happening over a reletivly short period of time caused the start of the Dark ages. -
Dec 7, 750
The Rise of Charlemagne
Charlemagne became the King of the Francs, and the Holy Roman Emporor. His goal was to unite all of Europe under his rule, and convert his subects to christianity. -
Jan 28, 814
Legacy after Charlemagnes death
Charlemagne died on January 28, 814. Shortly after his death, his empire fell appart. His successors were too weak to hold the empire, but Charlemagne will be remembered, and his legacy will be remembered. -
Dec 7, 1001
High Middle Ages
The high middle ages lasted through 1001-1300. The church was very important during this time, and many gothic cathedrals were constructed. The church ruled pretty much every aspect of life. -
Jan 1, 1054
Great Schism aka West- East Schism
The Great Sciam was the event tat divided Christianity into Roman Cathlicism and Eastern Orthadoxy. It happened because Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael I excommunicated each other. -
Dec 7, 1069
1st Crusade
The first in a series of crusades that attempted to recapture Jerusalum. The crusade was ordered by Pope Urban II. -
Mar 5, 1133
Henry II
Born in France, he married Eleanor of Aquitaine. Died on July 6, 1189 in Chinon, France. -
Dec 8, 1145
2nd Cursade
The muslims were threatening to take over the holy lands, so Pope Urban launched the second crusade with Europe against islam. The fall of the country of Edessa let Europe know about the danger which threatened the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalum and lead to another crusade. -
Dec 8, 1189
3rd Crusade
Also known as the Kings Crusade, England, France, and Germany united together to gain control of the Holy lands. After fighting for a long time, King Henry II of England, Richard the Lionheart, Philip II of France, and the Holy Roman Empire Fredrick I met with the current controllers of Jerusalem and came to a treaty after Henry IV's death. -
Jun 7, 1215
King John and the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a list of the rights of nobals that was signed by King John. This made it so that the King and Queen could not do much without the help of the nobals. This was a very important step towards Democracy. -
Dec 7, 1301
Late Middle Ages
A period in European history throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. This period of time is also considered the start of the Renaissance. Art and beauty was a large focas during this time, and many great artists were born then. -
May 8, 1429
Joan of Arc and Orleans
During the Hundred year war, France was besieged by English forces. Joan of Arc lead the French forces to break the seige. -
Dec 7, 1440
The invention of the Printing Press
Johannes Guttenburg invented the printing press around 1440 to mass produce books and other writings. He was a german goldsmith, and he used his skills with smithing to create the first printing press.
