Isabel Vitale: Middle Ages

By isabel.vitale@students.fraserk12.org
  • Period: 500 to Dec 29, 1500

    Middle Ages

  • 511

    Uniting of the Franks

    Uniting of the Franks
    Because Clovis was losing a battle, he turned to the Christian God for help. The battle shifted and the Franks won, resulting in Clovis converting his empire to Christianity.
  • Oct 29, 600

    Loss of Language

    Loss of Language
    Since most important works of liturature, science and philosophy were in Greek; as people lost their understanding of Greek they also lost these important works. This impacted learning tremendously.
  • Nov 20, 670

    Spanish and French evolve from Latin (vernacular)

    Spanish and French evolve from Latin (vernacular)
    Once Latin started to phase out, French and Spanish started to develop. This is known as vernacularity.
  • Period: Dec 29, 751 to

    Carolingian Dynasty

  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    This was a decisive battle in which William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy) defeated the Saxons under Harold II and left England open for the Norman Conquest.
  • Dec 29, 1075

    Banning of Lay Investitures

    Banning of Lay Investitures
    Pope Gregory Vll banned Lay Investitures, ceremonies in which kings and nobles were appointed by church officials.
  • Nov 20, 1096

    First Crusade

    First Crusade
    During this crusade, Chirstians attempted to re-capture Jerusalem.
  • Period: Nov 20, 1096 to Nov 20, 1270

    Crusades

    Crusades
  • May 29, 1176

    Battle of Legnano

    Battle of Legnano
    The Battle of Legnano was fought between the Holy Roman Empire and the Lombard League. The Holy Roman Empire was led by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
  • Nov 20, 1202

    Fourth Crusade

    Fourth Crusade
    During this crusade, Constantinople was attacked.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    This was known as the “Great Charter” of English liberties. This document, drawn up by English nobles and reluctantly approved by King John, guaranteed certian basic political rights.
  • Nov 20, 1295

    Parliament is formed in England

    Parliament is formed in England
    Edward I summoned two burgesses from every borough and two knights from every county to serve as a parliament, or legislative group, in England.
  • Period: Nov 20, 1337 to Nov 20, 1453

    Hundred Years' War

    Hundred years War
  • Period: Nov 20, 1340 to Nov 20, 1400

    Bubonic Plague - Black Death

    The Plague
  • Nov 20, 1414

    Great Schism

    Great Schism
    As a result of Philip IV choosing a new French Pope who moved from Italy to Frence, the church was badly weakened. Years later the cardinals chose another Italian Pope which upset the French due to his arrogant personality, causing them to elect their own Pope. Now there were two Popes, one in Italy and one in France. This began the split in the Church known as the Great Schism.
  • Nov 20, 1429

    Joan of Arc Won the 100 Year War

    Joan of Arc Won the 100 Year War
    Joan of Arc was a French girl who dressed up as a man to lead the French in the 100 Year War. She won every battle up until she was captured by England and burned at the stake.

  • Crowning of Charlemagne by the Pope

    Crowning of Charlemagne by the Pope
    Charlemagne, son of Pepin the Short, was crowned emperor by the Pope because he protected him.

  • Gregory as Pope

    Gregory as Pope
    Because of his exceptional efforts in revising Roman worship of his day, Pope Gregory was known as Gregory the Great and “the Father of Christian Worship.” During his years as Pope, he also brought the church into politics.

  • Downfall of Charlemagne's Empire

    Downfall of Charlemagne's Empire
    Charlemagne's Empire fell almost immediately after his death in 814. His only son, Louis the Pious, inherited the throne and was not a strong leader. Louis left the empire to all three of his sons who fought and eventually split the land. Without central authority or a strong leadership the empire weakened.

  • Viking Invasions

    Viking Invasions
    Vikings came from Scandinavia and invaded the area for money, goods and supplies. They mostly invaded from the Nortth. They were known for their ability to sail, trade, and raid.

  • Feudalism

    Feudalism
    Feudalism in Europe lasted about 100 years. Feudalism is a military and political system based on land ownership and personal loyalty. The Feudal system went: Kings, Nobles, Knights, Peasants.

  • Charlemagne's Rule

    Charlemagne's Rule
    Charlemagne's goal was to expand the empire and Christianity. He led armies to battle the enemies surrounding the Frankish Empire and reunited the Western Roman Empire. He was the most powerful king in Western Europe. Under his rule Charlemagne limited the authority of the nobles, sent out royal agents to make sure the nobles were governing their counties justly, regularly visited every part of his kingdom, and encouraged learning.
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    Reign of Charlemagne