Important events in the Middle ages

Western Roman empire falls

476

The fall freed Europe from the rule of a single power. The fall of Rome is what created the start of the Middle Ages

Muhammad, an Arab trader, founds the new religion of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

610

The Islamic Golden Age gave rise to many centers of culture and science and produced notable astronomers, mathematicians, physicians, and philosophers during the Middle Ages. Many people have converted to Islam over the years

The Muslim army captures the city of Jerusalem

638

This event marked the ended of estimated 500 years under the Roman rule for Jerusalem. This gave the crusaders access to shrines associated to Jesus' life.

Pope Urban calls for invasion of the Holy Land

1095

This event began the Crusades. Thousands of people were slaughtered in an effort to seek out justice and in the so-called name of their gods

The University of Oxford is founded

1117

The University of Oxford is one of the world's top research universities and argues having world-class facilities for study and research

University of Paris is founded

1150

the University of Paris played an important part in several disputes: in the Church, during the Great Schism; in the councils, in dealing with heresies and divisions; in the State, during national crises

England and France begin a war

1337

The war between the two countries lasted over a century. If the people who survived this war died, some of us would not be here today.

The Black Death

1347

The Black Death, a horrible plague, washes across Europe and killed somewhere between 20% and 40% of the population. The plague is also an ancestor for many viruses we have today

Printing Press is created

1439

Allowed for the quick publication of literature in Europe. This also paved a way for typewriters and modern computers

Christopher Columbus sets sail

1492

Columbus stumbles upon America and takes credit for it's discovery. We would not be here if Columbus didn't find America