Europe In The Middle Ages

Fall of Rome

476

The fall of Rome caused the Dark Ages. Rome waqs destroyed by a Germanic tribe. The territories had no protection. Trade, movement, and money decreased.

Catholic Church is now in Charge

500

There was no unity until the Catholic Church stepped up and took charge. They were a very strong political force. The power they used was that they were the voice of God.

Feudalism

Sep 1, 700

Attackes by barbaric tribes caused people to build walls for their protection. They created everything they needed for society to be within those walls. The people who had power wanted to make sure they could keep it.

The Crusades

Sep 1, 1100

Caused by the Muslims because they take over the Holy Land. Trade increases between Europe and Asia. People feel safe to travel. People start leaving the Manor to go trade and travel. Feudalism weakens. Find out that Muslims preserved Greek and Roman writings. They read the writings from the past empire that was geat, and they wish to be like that again. This starts the Renaissance.

The Printing Press

Sep 1, 1400

A man named Gtuenburg invented the printing press in France. This helped spread news quicker than ever. If he wouldn't have invented this, we would have no records of what happened in that time period.

Protestant Reformation

Sep 26, 1517

Martin Luther started it. He is from Germany and he was a Catholic Monk.. He reads the bible.

Charlemagne

Mar 2, 2022

His grandpa was foamous for stopping the Muslims from taking over Europe in the Battle of Tours. He is famous for having the biggest unified empire during the Middle Ages. He had the most land too.