Events of the Middle Ages

By Michael Holness
  • 476

    Roman empire overthrown by Germanic groups

    -Germanic groups invading the Roman empire.
    -Rome was felled starting the Middle Ages.
  • 622

    The creation of Islam

    -Prophet Muhammed receives a call from the angel Gabriel.
    -He and his followers are outcast from Medina.
  • 732

    Battle of Tours

  • 800

    Charlemagne becomes king

    -King of the Franks, Germanic tribe.
    -Skilled military strategist.
  • 843

    Treaty of Verdun

    -Divided the Frankish Empire.
  • 1096

    First crusade

    -Series of religious wars.
    -Between Christians and Muslims.
    -Reclaim the Holy land.
  • 1215

    Magna carta's creation

    -Issued in June 1215.
    -Used to limit the power of royalty.
  • 1337

    Hundred year's war begins

    -Between England and France.
    -The French won with help from Joan of Arc.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    Hundred years war

  • 1347

    The Black Plague

    -Hit Europe in 1347.
    -Killed 25 million people in Europe.
  • 1492

    Columbus discovers America