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476
Middle Ages
The Church of England was established and emphasis was on loyalty to the throne. -
500
Scholaticism
Scholasticism was defined as learning in the schools or universities. Theology, physiology, and occasionally medicine and law were the main subjects taught. -
Jan 1, 1000
Monasticism
Monasticism is a religous act often performed in communities. Participants often perform vows of celibacy, poverty,or obedience. -
Jan 1, 1054
East/West Church Schism
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church separated during the Great Schism due to politics and people. -
Jul 23, 1054
Great Schism
This was a tragic break from the Roman Catholic Church. Politics and disputes separated the Church causing many to break away from the Pope. France no longer recognized their Church. -
Oct 1, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
The Norman Conquest was a victory for William the Conqueror at Hasting, Europe, against England. -
Jan 1, 1100
Crusades
The Crusades were religious wars fought to reclaim land Christians believed belonged to God. Many crusades were unsuccessful (some involving children). -
Jan 1, 1100
Hanseatic League
The Hanseatic League was an organizatiion of merchantile, medieval German towns which grouped together and defended themselves against clergies or noble men. -
Jan 1, 1100
Medieval Music
Music was often heard on stringed instruments, or wooden instruments, for instance, wooden flutes, pan flutes, or psaltery. -
Jan 1, 1133
Henry II, Royal Authority, Common Law
Henry II was an intelligent, tough, and able king. He was well liked and appreciated by his people. He practiced the common law that could be understood by the ommon people. The Royal Authority was established to judge those in high places (clergy) fairly. -
Jan 1, 1200
Romanesque and Gothic Architecture
Romanesque and Gothic Architecture are classic art pieces that are found in Churches or royal buildings. -
Jan 1, 1200
Universities
Universities were places which only nobles or great philosophers attended to receive higher education, -
Jul 23, 1200
Medieval Art
Medieval art was often filled with mystical or magical fairy tales, often involving knights slaying dragons. -
Jan 1, 1201
Medieval Literature
Apocalyptic stories were famous during this time period. Many studied the end times and enjoyed other philosophers' teachings on apocalyptic topics. -
Jan 1, 1215
King John and the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was an influential document that was used during King John's reign to limit his feudal powers. The Magna Carta has sixty-three chapters explaining the king's feudal rights. -
Jan 1, 1226
Loius IX (France) and kingship
Loius IX was an attractive, young blond who led his country with great power. This great power is referred to as kingship. He controlled the Great Lords, showed passion for justice, and led two crusades. -
Jan 1, 1309
Babylonian Captivity of the Church
The Babylonian Captivity was a time of growing loss of power for the office of the Pope, and showed increasing challenges towards the Pope's authority. -
Jan 1, 1337
Hundred Yea's War
The Hundred Year's War was a conflict between England and France. The main reason for this disturbance was dynastic quarreling. -
Jan 1, 1348
Black Death
The Black Death was a time in history when a terrible disease passed through parts of Europe killing almost half the population. -
Jan 1, 1426
Joan of Arc & Orleans
Joan of Arc was a fifteen year old girl who led 6,000 men to defend the shores of Orleans against the unbeatable English, and won. -
Jan 1, 1450
Printing Press
The printing press was invented by Johann Gutenburg to publish Bibles for churches and other documents for everyone to use. -
Jan 1, 1455
War of the Roses
The War of the Roses was an international argument, between the House of York and the Lancastrians, for the throne of England. -
Jul 23, 1485
War of the Roses
The War of the Roses finally ended with Britain's Tudors on the throne. -
Jan 1, 1512
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a feudal monarchy that encompassed Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemberg, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech and Slozak Republics. These countries made up the official geography of the Holy Roman Empire. -
Jan 1, 1543
Medieval Technology
The first chart of a human body was created and studied by students in the medical fields during the Medieval times. -
Medieval Technology
Kepler created a revolutionary book on planetary motion. This book was later seen as revolutionary.
