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476
The Falll of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperer, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
570
Islam is Born
In this year Muhammad the prohet of Islam is born. Once he was Islam began it's sprreading to be the 2nd largest religion in the world today. He was born in a city called Mecca. At the time many people would worship idols, but Mohammad changed some believer's beliefs. -
Dec 12, 732
Battle of Tours
This is a battle in which the Franks defeat the Muslims. Due to them defeating them, Muslims turn back Islam from Europe. This a very big turning point because if the Muslims weren't defeated, today Europe would have more Islam followers than Christianity. -
Dec 10, 1066
Conquering England
William of Normandy, a French Duke conquers England. He achieves this by winning the Battle of Hastings. After this he became King of England. Once he did the country changed forever. -
Nov 10, 1096
First Crusade
During this year it was the start of the First Crusade. These Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims. It was over the Holy Land. There were several Crusades over the next 200 years. -
Aug 31, 1189
Richard l
This year was a very big turning point of the Middle Ages. This year was when Richard l becomes King of England. He was known as Richard the Lionheart becaus he was very effective during his ruling years. -
Feb 12, 1206
Mongol Empire
This year was when a new empire was founded. It was named the Mongol Empire. The founder of it was a man named Genghis Khan. The new empire was based off of his thoughts and ideas. -
Mar 24, 1215
Magna Carta
This year had a very large turning point occur in it. King John of England signed the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and it stated that the king was not above the law. It made life more organized and fair. -
May 12, 1271
Exploring Asia
A leader named Marco Polo leaves on his journey to explore Asia. It was a very famous one and it had a huge impact on society and the spread of life. A whole new continet was discovered more and known to have life on. -
Nov 19, 1337
Hundred Years War
This year was when the Hundred Years War begins. It was between England and France for control. They wanted to have control of the French throne which was a very important and powerful weapon to have. -
Sep 27, 1347
Black Death
At this time, in Europe there is a disease that breaks out. It is called the Black Death. This disease was so horrible. It killed about half of Europe's population. Many family's were broken and discontinued due to the many lives that were taken away. Rats played a big cause of this disease. -
Apr 12, 1431
Execution of Joan
A French heroine named Joan of Arc is executed by England, This was done at the age of 19. She was very young and many people went out to rebel. They believed that there was no reason for this young woman's death and that these punishments were too cruel. -
Jun 2, 1444
Impacting Inventor
This year was when a German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This was a very huge invention had a huge impact in technology. This signaled the start of the Ranaissance. -
Aug 19, 1453
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire captures a very precious city. The name of it was Constantinople. At this point in time, this event signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire, which was also known as Byzantium. -
Jul 16, 1485
War of the Roses
The War of the Roses were a series of battles fought in Medieval England from 1455 to 1485. It was between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The name of this war was based on the badges used by the two sides during these battles. -
Jan 9, 1500
The Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance period begins in Europe in the early 1500's. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a birth of classical Greek and Roman ideals. -
Clovis: King of the Franks
At this time Clovis becomes King of the Franks. He unites most of the Frankish tribes that had to deal with the Roman Province of Gaul. This was a key period during the transformation of the Roman Empire into Europe. -
Charlemagne is Crowned
In this year Charlemagne, who is King of the Franks is crowned Holy Roman Empire. He united much of Western Europe. In addition to this he was considered to be the father of both French and the German Monarchies. -
First Invasion
Vikings from the Scandinavian lands which consist of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden begin to invade Europe. They focused mostly on the Northern part of Europe. They continued the invasion all the way to the year 1042. -
Turnback of Vikings
During this year Alfred the Great who is the King of England, turns back the Vikings. When they began to invade, Alfred couldn't bear it anymore. Due to this feeling he put all of his efforts to send the Vikings back and away from Europe.
