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350
Barbaric Invasion
Barbaric tribes come into the Roman lands to steal and to find better places to live. Such groups include the Anglo-Saxons, the Vandals, the Visogoths, and the Huns. Some keep moving to new areas. Some settle and make their conquered lands their home. -
412
Easter Roman Empire Continues
Emperor Constantine I has made Constantinople his capital in 330. About 412, protective walls are built to keep the city safe from invaders. Justinian I rules from 527- 565. He wants to reunite the western and eastern empires, but cannot do so. -
476
Roman Empire Falls
The Roman Empire has been split into two sections. The Western Roman Empire is still ruled by Rome. In 410 the Visogoth king, Alaric, attacks Rome for three days. In 476 the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus, is thrown out of Rome by German invader Odoacer. -
570
Mohammed is Born
Mohammed Islam prophet is born -
Jan 1, 732
Muslim invasions halted
Along with barbarians from the north, Muslims begin to conquer lands from the south. Charles Martel, the Frank king, stops the Muslims' northward push in 732. -
Oct 6, 768
Charlemagne rules
Charles Martel's grandson, Charlemagne, becomes the new Frank king. He desires to spread Christianity. As he conquers land, he extends his faith. He is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" in 800 by Pope Leo III. Charlemagne dies in 814. The first castles are built around this time. -
Jan 1, 840
A Dividen Kindom
After Charlemagne's son dies, the kingdom is split into three. Raids into western Europe increase. In order to protect themselves, kingships are created. -
Jan 1, 871
Alfred the Great of England rules
Alfred the Great defeats the Danes (Vikings) in 878. In 886 he captures London. He signs a treaty, splitting England between him and the Danes. As a ruler Alfred encourages education by establishing schools. -
Jan 1, 1000
City states and feudal systems
become city-states. The feudal system begins. Kings give sections of land called fiefs to lords in exchange for help during wars. The lords can give land to knights. The peasants work the land in exchange for food and protection. -
Jan 1, 1189
The Kings of England
Richard I, Richard the Lionheart, becomes King of England. -
Jan 1, 1206
The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. -
Jan 1, 1215
Rights of People
King John of England signs the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law. -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo Journey
Marco Polo leaves on his famous journey to explore Asia. -
Jan 1, 1337
The Hundred Year War
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Black Death
The Black Death begins in Europe. This horrible disease would kill around half of the people in Europe. -
Jan 1, 1444
The Beginnings of the Reanaissance
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This will signal the start of the Renaissance,. -
Jan 1, 1453
The Ottoman Empire Invasion
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
Jan 1, 1482
The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper."
