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The Battle of Hastings was fought between Harold Godwinson of England, and Duke William of Normandy. The result was William conquering England, and reforming it entirely.
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The Crusades were fought as an effort to gain the Holy Land from the Muslims. The First Crusade resulted in a Christian victory, with many Christian kingdoms established along the way to Jerusalem.
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The Concordat of Worms was a document signed by King Henry IV stating that only the Pope could appoint bishops, and only the King could appoint government jobs.
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The English Common Law was first conceptualized by King Henry II, who set up law courts with juries around England. He established a body of common law, with all English people subject to it being his goal.
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The Inquisition was an campaign by the Church to convert all of Europe to Christianity. Heretics were tried at the Court of the Inquisition, where they were told to confess their sins or face execution. Many non-Chrisitians were discriminated against during this period, especially the Jews.
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The Magna Carta was a document written in response to King John's reckless spending of money, raising taxes, and manipulating people's rights. This document states that humans have basic rights that need to be respected, as well as containing laws that limit a King's power.
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King Edward I calls for a Parliament of two houses to advise him and help him make laws. The houses are made of lords and knights, as well as common people. It was the first attempt at a representative government since Rome.
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The Black Death was a pandemic of the bubonic plague, caused by rats and fleas. It was the deadliest pandemic in human history, killing 75 million people.
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The Hundred Years War was a war between King Henry V of France and King Edward III of England, for control over France. It lasted well over 100 years.
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Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Roman/Byzantine empire by Charlemagne on Christmas Day, 800. This leads to the formation of the Holy Roman Empire
