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500
The Beginning of the Middle Ages
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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500
The Middle Ages
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570
Muhammad is Born
He is the prophet of Islam. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
The Franks defeat the Muslims and keep them from taking over Europe. -
Jan 1, 1066
William of Normandy Conquers England
William Normandy-a French Duke- takes control of England during the Battle of Hastings. This changes England forever. -
Jan 1, 1096
Start of the Crusades
Crusades were wars between Europe and the Muslims. They were caused when Europe tried to get the Holy Land back. They will last through the 11th, 12th, and 13th, centuries. -
Jan 1, 1189
Richard I Becomes the King of England
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Jan 1, 1206
The Mongol Empire is Founded by Genghis Khan
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Jan 1, 1215
The Magna Carta is Signed
The Magna Carta limited the King's power. -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo Leaves to Explore Asia
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Jan 1, 1337
The Hundred Years War Begins
This war is between Europe and the French for control of the French throne. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Black Death Begins in Europe
The plague kills over half of the population. -
Jan 1, 1431
Joan of Arc is Executed by England
The French hero who turned the Crusades around, dies at the age of 19. She is burned at the stake because the English believe she is a witch. -
Jan 1, 1437
The Hundred Years War Ends
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Jan 1, 1444
Johannes Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press
This signals the start of the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1453
The Ottoman Empire Captures Constantinople
This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
Jan 1, 1500
The End of the Middle Ages
This also marks the beginning of the Renaissance time period. -
Charlemagne is Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne united most of Western Europe and is considered the father of both French and German Monarchies. -
Scandanavian Vikings Begin to Invade Northern Europe
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Alfred the Great Defeats Vikings
The Vikings retreat.