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312
(Outcome) Battle of Milvian Bridge
Constantine won the battle against Maxentius, and he converts to Christianity. -
325
(Outcome) Council of Nicea
The new testament was made, and more people became Christian. -
410
Alaric attacks Rome
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476
Fall of the western Roman Empire
Romulus Augustulus is forced abdicate to Odoacer -
541
(Outcome) The plague
Justinian could not reunite the Roman Empire because of the plague. Also, 50% of the population dies. -
Oct 10, 732
(Outcome) Battle of Tours
Because Charles Martel halted Islamic advances, Christianity remained in Europe -
(Outcome) Charlemange crowned emporer by the Pope
Showed that the Catholic Church became the most powerful political force in western Europe -
Clovis converted to Catholicism
He converted to Catholicism because he wanted to gain support of the areas he conquered -
Ivar the Boneless
Disabled Viking leader who could not use his legs -
St. Benedict
One of the only people who was well educated at the time. -
Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire begins when Charlemagne is crowned by the Pope
