History Timeline

By Crispy Sauce
  • Period: 408 to 1500

    Medieval Europe

  • Fall of the Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    The fall of the Roman Empire led to new kingdoms. Roman laws, literature, and science led to the re-development of culture during the middle ages.
  • Byzantine Empire Expands
    476

    Byzantine Empire Expands

    It was the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in Europe during the middle ages. They also fought with the Huns often.
  • Umayyad Caliphate Expansion into Europe
    661

    Umayyad Caliphate Expansion into Europe

    Control of Al Andalus and most of the Mediterranean basin during the Islamic golden age.
  • Charlemagne Takes Over
    Oct 9, 768

    Charlemagne Takes Over

    Charlemagne made all of the Roman Empire be Christian, or they would die. He also fought with the Muslims.
  • Feudalism Starts
    800

    Feudalism Starts

    Feudalism became the main system of Europe enforcing a strict hierarchy. (Kings, Nobles, Knights, Peasants.)
  • The First Crusades
    1095

    The First Crusades

    Attempt of European Christians to take the holy land from the Muslims by force. These crusades were very violent.
  • 100 Years War Begins
    May 24, 1337

    100 Years War Begins

    This was a war between England and France over the French throne.
  • The Black Death Starts Spreading
    1347

    The Black Death Starts Spreading

    60% of Europe died. People were in poor conditions and this lasted for 3 years. It led to changes in hierarchical systems.
  • The Western Schism
    1378

    The Western Schism

    The split in the catholic church with two competing popes.
  • Age of Exploration
    1400

    Age of Exploration

    European countries improve their ships and start exploring Africa and Asia, also increasing trade.