The Dark Ages

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  • Period: 200 to

    The Dark Ages

  • Outcome Battle of Milvian Bridge
    321

    Outcome Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Constantine won the battle. it started on the path that led him to end the Tetrarchy and become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire
  • Council of Nicea
    325

    Council of Nicea

    Christian bishops from across the Empire journeyed to Nicea under state protection to discuss theological problems with the help of the Emperor
  • Outcome Constantine
    330

    Outcome Constantine

    he moves the capital to Constantinople. This causes the split of christianity to start.
  • Alaric
    410

    Alaric

    destroys Rome.
  • Outcome Odoacer
    476

    Outcome Odoacer

    took control of rome. since he was german this ended the Roman Empire
  • The Fall of the Roman Empire
    476

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    Germanic general Odacer or Odovacar overthrew the last of the Roman Emperors, Augustulus Romulus. From then on the western part of the Empire was ruled by Germanic chieftain.
  • St. Benedict
    510

    St. Benedict

    Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco
  • Hagi Sophia
    532

    Hagi Sophia

    the greatest church as far as architecture that was made by romans.
  • Outcome The Plague
    542

    Outcome The Plague

    this was a disease that killed half the population. this also stopped when Justinian’s troops had conquered nearly all of Italy and the Mediterranean coast, they were struck by plague and could not continue the conquest through Europe, ultimately losing much of the conquered territory after Justinian’s death.
  • Bede
    Oct 2, 731

    Bede

    writes his 'Ecclesiastical History of the English People' in Latin, perhaps the best historical writing of medieval history
  • Outcome Charles Martel, Battle of Tours
    Sep 27, 732

    Outcome Charles Martel, Battle of Tours

    he is known for his victory at Tours. this victory successfully stopped the Muslim invasion that was threatening Central Europe
  • Charlemagne
    Oct 2, 771

    Charlemagne

    Charlemagne unites the Frankish Empire quickly.
  • Clovis

    Clovis

    he was king from 481 A.D. to 511 A.D.
  • Clovis

    Clovis

    He took control of the Roman province of Belgica Secunda
  • Alaric

    Alaric

    KING FROM 394-410 A.D.
  • Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great

    He Resisted the Danes and uniting the various English kingdoms under one rule.
  • Ivar the Boneless

    Ivar the Boneless

    chief commander of the huge and infamous "Great Army"
  • Justinian/Thoedura

    Justinian/Thoedura

    Founder of the monastery of Monte Cassino.
  • Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire

    this is where the pope made the decisions instead of a leader
  • Viking Raids

    Viking Raids

    The were raids done by vikings on moestaries to get treasures