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Period: 408 to 1500
Medieval Europe
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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. -
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. -
661
Umayyad Caliphate Expansion into Europe
Control of Al Andalus and most of the Mediterranean basin during the Islamic golden age. -
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. -
800
Feudalism Starts
Feudalism became the main system of Europe enforcing a strict hierarchy. (Kings, Nobles, Knights, Peasants.) -
1095
The First Crusades
Attempt of European Christians to take the holy land from the Muslims by force. These crusades were very violent. -
May 24, 1337
100 Years War Begins
This was a war between England and France over the French throne. -
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. -
1378
The Western Schism
The split in the catholic church with two competing popes. -
1400
Age of Exploration
European countries improve their ships and start exploring Africa and Asia, also increasing trade.