History assesment

The fall of the western roman empire

476

This was important because it freed Europe from a single authority. It also left a lot of Western Europe without a strong centralized government.

The creation of Islam

610

The creation of Islam is important to history because it fostered the development of a religious, political, and cultural commonwealth. It also increased trade through the spread of Islam

The first pharmacy made in bahgdad

754

This is important because it greatly improved healthcare and spread through the Arabic world and came over to Europe by the twelfth century. The pharmacies let more people access medicine.

Charlemagne becoming emperor

798

It was important that Charlemagne became emperor because he tried to unite all the Germanic peoples into one kingdom and was helping restore the western roman empire.

The first crusade

Aug 15, 1096

The first crusade was important because the Christians were taking back holy land from under Islamic rule and they won.

Magna carta

1215

The Magna Carta was important because it was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law.

Eyeglasses were invented

1286

The invention of eyeglasses is important because it helped many people with bad eyesight to correct it and see better.

The Bubonic Plague

1346

The bubonic plague was important because it killed so many people and wiped out 30-50% of the population

The invention of the printing press

1440

The printing press was important because it revolutionised society by standardizing language, spreading ideas, increasing literacy, and growing the printing industry and was invented by Johannes Gutenburg

Christopher Columbus discovers America

Oct 12, 1492

The "discovery" of America opened the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples. A trade was also soon opened up between America and the European countries with plants native to America such as potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco.