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500
The fall of the Roman Empire
The fall of the Roman Empire is important to the Middle ages because it is when it starts. The Roman Empire due to the lack of defense, invaders and, natural disasters. -
717
Siege of Constantinople
A one-year siege against Constantinople ended when the Umayyads withdrew. Often considered a very important military conflict during the middle Ages. -
960
The Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty reunited China during the Middle Ages. The Song dynasty was a royal dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until the year 1279. -
Period: 1096 to 1099
The Crusades
The crusade took place in from 1096-1099. The reason for the crusade is that the Christians wanted to take back the "Holy Land" from the Turks. The knights faced harsh conditions, such as dehydration, hunger and poor living conditions. -
1147
The Second Cursade
The Second Crusade was the second major crusade in Europe. The Second Crusade occurred because it was the response to the fall of the Country of Edessa in 1144. -
Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was created for the purpose to limit the kings power, and established the concept of due process under the law. -
1337
The Hundred Year War
France and England started a war and the war lasted until 1453. The Hundred Years' War was one of the most noteworthy conflicts of the Middle Ages. The war was over who would be the next king of France. -
Period: 1347 to 1351
The Black Death arrives in Europe
The Black Death originated from China and spread to the help if trade, fleas, and rats. The Black Death was a highly contagious disease that spread across Europe from 1347-1351. -
1381
The Peasants' Revolt
The Peasants' Revolt was the first large scale revolt in the English history. The revolt threatened to overturn the social structure and blunt the country's ruling elite.
