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476
Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
Dec 16, 622
The beginning of Islam
The Beginning of Islam -
Dec 16, 1000
Fuedalism
The feudal system begins. Kings give sections of land called fiefs to lords in exchange for help during wars. The lords can give land to knights. The peasants work the land in exchange for food and protection. -
Dec 16, 1096
First Crusade
The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. -
Dec 16, 1117
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is founded.It is the oldest university in the United Kingdom -
Dec 16, 1135
Gothic style
St. Denis Abbey in Paris is rebuilt in the Gothic style, the first church to use this design. The church also uses stained glass windows. -
Dec 16, 1325
Tenochtitlan
The capital of the Aztecs. -
Dec 16, 1328
Death of Charles 4
Charles 4 died. He became the Holy Roman Emperor. He was involved in the Hundred's Years' War. -
Dec 16, 1347
Black Death
Originated in Europe.This horrible disease would kill a lot of people in Europe. -
Dec 16, 1429
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc wins the Battle of Orleans for France during the Hundred Years War. She continues to fight, encouraging her troops in their war against the English, but she was captured. -
Dec 16, 1440
Johannes invention(Movable Type)
Johannes Gutenberg of Germany invents a printing press with movable type that can copy a page multiple times. -
Dec 16, 1453
The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
Dec 16, 1482
The Painting
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper." -
Dec 16, 1492
America
Colombus discovers America -
Dec 9, 1500
The Renaissance
The Rennaissance period begind in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages, The Renaissancec was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideas. -
Invasion of the Vikings
Vikings from the Scandinavian lands invade northern Europe.This continues untill 1042. -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. -
Muslims invade Sicily
Muslims invade Sicily. -
Paris under attack
Vikings attack Paris -
Charlemagne
Charles Martel's grandson, Charlemagne, becomes the new Frank king. He desires to spread Christianity. As he conquers land, he extends his faith. He is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" .
