The Dark Ages

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  • Period: 100 to Jan 1, 1500

    The dark Ages

  • Constantine
    274

    Constantine

    First Roman leader to adopt christianity. He is considered to be the founder of the western roman Empire. The outcome of this is the birth of Christianity.
  • Battle of Milvian Brindge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Brindge

  • The Council Of Nicea
    325

    The Council Of Nicea

  • Alaric *outcome
    370

    Alaric *outcome

    Born 370 A.D. He lead the army that sacked Rome in August 410. The outcome of this event is the eventual fall of the Roman Empire.
  • fall of the Roman Empire
    376

    fall of the Roman Empire

  • Odoacer
    435

    Odoacer

    Born 435 A.D. When he was in his forties he became chief ruler of Italy. In 480 he conquered present day Crotia.
  • Clovis *outcome
    466

    Clovis *outcome

    Born 466 A.D. He unified the Franks within 12 years, and established the Capitol of Gaul to be Paris. the outcome of his unification is the creation of France.
  • Building of the Hijah Sophia
    532

    Building of the Hijah Sophia

  • The Plague *outcome
    540

    The Plague *outcome

    Carried by fleas living on rats, this plague killed Nearly half of Europe. The outcome of this was Justinian nearly dying.
  • Bede
    Jan 1, 672

    Bede

    An English monk at the Northumbrian Monastary. He is known for his most popular work, , Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum.
  • The Battle of Tours
    Jan 1, 732

    The Battle of Tours

  • Charlemagne
    Apr 2, 742

    Charlemagne

    He permitted conquered peoples to retain their own laws, which he codified when possible, and he issued many capitularies (gathered in the Monumenta Germaniae historica). A noteworthy achievement was the creation of a system by which he could supervise his administrators in even the most distant lands; his missi dominici were personal representatives with wide powers who regularly inspected their assigned districts. Read more: Charlemagne: Achievements of His Reign | Infoplease.com http://www.
  • Beginning of the holy Roman Empire

    Beginning of the holy Roman Empire

  • Viking Raids

    Viking Raids

  • Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great

    In 876 Alfred got tired of Paying the Danes tribute so when he paid them and they refused to leave he attacked them and won.
  • Ivar the Boneless

    Ivar the Boneless

    He was a known berserker, a posssibly drug induced rage causing a violent burst of energy.
  • St. Bededict

    St. Bededict

    He founded 12 communities for monks, one of which being in Monte Cassino in southern Italy
  • Charles Martel *Outcome

    Charles Martel *Outcome

    Born August 23, 686. He was a Franish Leader who won the Battle of Tours in 732. This victory halted the Muslim expansion into Europe. The outcome of this event is a low portion of Muslims in Europe.

  • Justinian and Theodora

    Theodora was an exotic dancer before she met Justinian. She came from a low class family. In 532, there was a riot during a chariot race and the people chased Justinian away, but Theodora stayed.