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The fall of Rome marks the beginnign of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor,Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbrian general odoacer. This even marks the end of the one period, and the beginning of another.
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Protective walla were built to protect the city safe from invaders.
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The prophet of Islam was born, called Muhammad.
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Muslima and barbarians begin to conquer lands from the south. The Franks defeated the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe.
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Religious people went to visit sacred Biblical sites and the Pope later calls for a crusade against the Seljuks. Later on the crusaders take the city of Jerusalem.
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Richard the Lionheart becomes King of England in 1189. He stayed king until he died. He also ruled other citites
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The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history.
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They have no ruler to take king Johns place so they make him sign a document that there is no right of kings.
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Marco Polo leaves from Venice with his father and uncle on his famous journey to explore Asia.
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The Hundred Years War began in 1337 it was between England and France. The was started for control of the French throne.
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The black death begins in Europe. The disease kill many people in Europe. Around half of Eurpoe died because of the disease
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They win the battle for France the battle was called The Battle of Orleans, it was during the houndred year war
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They dont have to copy documents by hand they could use the movable type which copies multiply pages at a time. In 1445 the first Bible was printed
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German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. which is the start of the Renaissance.
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The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals.
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"Charlemagne, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies" The first castles were built around that time
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The vikings begin to invade Northern Europe.
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After Charlemagne's son died the kingdom is split into 3. For protection they created kingships
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The King of England Alfred the Great turns back the Viking invaders.
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Otto The Great was names emperor in Rome after defeating the Hungarians. This provides Geremany to resist invasions.
