Sterns Chapter 11

  • Period: 500 to 900

    Recovery period after Rome's fall; Christian missionaries work in Northern Europe.

    The Eastern Roman Empire would now be the Byzantine empire which will live on for another few hundred years
  • Franks defeat Muslims in France
    732

    Franks defeat Muslims in France

    France, Frankish leader Charles Martel, a Christian, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe.
  • Period: 900 to 1000

    Spread of new plows; use of horses in agriculture and transport

    Advancements in agriculture will be helpful for cities and states
  • Germanic kings revive Roman empire
    962

    Germanic kings revive Roman empire

    The title was revived again in 962 when Otto I, King of Germany, was crowned emperor, fashioning himself as the successor of Charlemagne and beginning a continuous existence of the empire for over eight centuries.
  • Beginning of Christian reconquest of Spain
    1018

    Beginning of Christian reconquest of Spain

    The expansion of Christianity is occurring and Spain is being conquested
  • Period: 1150 to 1300

    Gothic style spreads

    The Gothic style was used throughout Europe until the 16th century
  • University of Paris
    1180

    University of Paris

    Lasted for a very long time and was the primary university in Paris
  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta was a peace treaty between the King and the rebel barons
  • First English parliament
    1265

    First English parliament

    Established the rights of barons (wealthy landowners) to serve as consultants to the king on governmental matters in his Great Council
  • Period: 1348 to 1380

    Black Death

    The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. The Black Death resulted in the deaths of up to 75–200 million people in Eurasia and North Africa