Dark ages

Dark ages

  • The fall of the Roman Empire
    476

    The fall of the Roman Empire

    Rome had ruled much of Europe. Now much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to grab power.
  • Clovis becomes King
    481

    Clovis becomes King

    Clovis sought help with the Franks to govern.
  • Muhammad
    570

    Muhammad

    Muhammad create the Islam
  • Battle of Tours
    Feb 29, 732

    Battle of Tours

    The Franks defeat the Muslims, the Islam left from Europe
  • Charlemagne
    Feb 29, 800

    Charlemagne

    Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies.
  • Vikings
    Jan 29, 835

    Vikings

    Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe.
  • Alfred the Great
    Feb 29, 896

    Alfred the Great

    King of England, turns back the Viking invaders.