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Period: 250 to
Christianity and the Dark Ages
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306
Constantine becomes Ruler of Rome
Outcome: At the time Constantine seized power, he was a christian. He then was able to influence his religion to the Roman Empire which became the most common religion in Europe. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
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325
Council of Nicea
Outcome: The council of Nicea was set up to unify the Christianity in the Roman Empire. This is where the Nicene Creed was created -
360
Hajia Sophia is built
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410
Alaric Invades Rome
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476
Odoacer Becomes First King of Italy
Outcome: His reign marks the end of the Western Roman Empire. -
476
Fall of the Roman Empire
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540
The Plague
Killed many people in the Western Roman Empire, helped to the falling of the Roman Empire. -
Sep 30, 673
Bede is Born
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Sep 30, 732
Battle of Tours and Charles Martel
Outcome: Charles Martel and his army stopped the Muslims that were spreading the words of Muhammad throughout Europe. -
Clovis Converts to Christianity
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Viking Leader Ivar the Boneless is born
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Justinian becomes Emperor of Rome
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Charlemagne is Crowned Emperor of Rome
Outcome: The pope crowned Charlemagne the emperor of the Roman Empire, which made the Roman Catholic Church in charge of government. -
St. Benedict is born
Outcome: was a very famous monk that wasn't very nice to the people who worked with him. -
Alfred The Great is born
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Viking Raids
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Holy Roman Empire
The crowning of Charlemagne marked the beginning of The Holy Roman Empire.
