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Top 10 European Medieval Events - 1000 AD - 1500 AD

  • The Great Schism- the Division of the Chruch
    1054

    The Great Schism- the Division of the Chruch

    • A division in the Roman Catholic Church
    • Eastern Orthodox Church resented the "Governmental" Church and separated
    • This was the first creation of a divide in the church and began questioning the authority of the church
  • The Domesday Book is Completed
    1085

    The Domesday Book is Completed

    • This is Englands oldest book of public records.
    • Created to help the Kingdom create taxes for the citizens
    • Determines the wealth and land ownings of families
    • Earliest form of the census and creation of organized taxing of people
  • Knights Templar Created
    1118

    Knights Templar Created

    *Founded to protect Jerusalem and European pilgrims
    * Famous for their bravery and moral lifestyle
    * They became heroes of this time and were revered by many
  • Ghengis Khan becomes Ruler of the Mongols
    1206

    Ghengis Khan becomes Ruler of the Mongols

    • Ghengis was focused on world domination
    • Went to war with parts of Europe
    • Was always a concern for Europe until he died in 1227
  • The Magna Carta Created
    1215

    The Magna Carta Created

    • The first legal document giving regular citizens' rights in England
    • Laid the groundwork for limiting the power of the ruling King
    • Similar documents were used to set legal rights around the world
  • The Battle of Sterling Bridge- William Wallace Becomes Leader
    1297

    The Battle of Sterling Bridge- William Wallace Becomes Leader

    • The Scottish people were servants to England and were not free
    • A common man named William Wallace encouraged and led the Scott's in resisting and revolting
    • Led to a famous movie called Braveheart
  • The Black Death kills many
    1347

    The Black Death kills many

    • The Plague or Black Death killed an estimated 20-40% of the population within the 1st year
    • Other Plagues followed killing as many as 50% of the European population
    • Called the "Worst Event" in European history
  • 1377

    Creation of a Medical Quarantine

    • Created in the city of Ragusa to combat the Plague
    • Required arriving sailors to stay in their ships for 30-40 days to prevent the spread of the plague
    • Relevant even in today's time period with the Covid quarantines
  • The Printing Press is Invented
    1440

    The Printing Press is Invented

    • One of the most impactful inventions in history
    • Led to the explosion in book creation
    • Easily printed material allowed common people to gain knowledge and spread information much easier
  • Columbus Sails to the Americas
    1492

    Columbus Sails to the Americas

    • Main reason Europe discovered America
    • Started England's taking over of America
    • Led to many Native Americans being murdered and losing their land