Dark ages

The Dark Ages

  • The fall of Rome
    476

    The fall of Rome

    The decline of Rome's political, economic, military, and other social institutions. Rome's empire collapsed.
  • Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300

    The Dark Ages

  • Battle of Vouille
    507

    Battle of Vouille

    The Franks under Clovis defeat the Visigoths forcing them to retreat into spain.
  • Islam was founded
    Jan 1, 622

    Islam was founded

    A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad the prophet. The fastest growing religion.
  • Battle of Tours
    Jan 1, 732

    Battle of Tours

    A muslim army under the leadership of Abd-er Rahman searching for land and the end of Christianity. After invading Syria,Egypt and North Africa it began to invade Western Europe outside the city of Tours.
  • Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1006

    Battle of Hastings

    A battle between the Norman-French army and the English army . The Normans won the battle.
  • First Crusade
    Jan 1, 1096

    First Crusade

    A Christian military expedition to obtain the holy lands that was taken in the Muslim conquest of the Levant.
  • Mongolian Empire
    Jan 1, 1206

    Mongolian Empire

    The Mongolian Empire is founded by Genghis Khan.
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1225

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta i a document that King John of England was forced to sign. It reduced his power and was the basis of English citizens rights.
  • Justinian's Code

    Justinian's Code

    A collection of old and new laws put together and called Twelve Tables by the Emperor Justinian. These laws gave more rights to his people, in modern day The Bill of Rights.
  • Charlemagne

    Charlemagne

    Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leon III.