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Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1500
Middle Ages
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476
Fall Of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middles Ages. In 476 A.D emperor, Romulak Augustulua is deposed by the barbarian general Odsacer. This event make the end of one period, and the beggining of another. -
504
Gregory the Great, Pope
Gregory, a chief founder of the medieval church, works to establish the spiritual supremacy of the pope, defends Rome against invasions by the lombards, encourages the development of monasticism, sends missionaries to southern Britain, and contributes to the development of plainsong(Gregorian chart). -
506
Clovi's Conversion
Clovis was the first Frank king to unite all the Frankish tribes. He converted to Christianity in 506, but was still a pagan when he conquered the last Roman ruler. Besides uniting the Franks, Clovis' conversion added high appeal to the religion. Exact date is unknown. -
526
Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy
The early Christain Church, erected in northern Itlay during the reign of Justinian, features an octagonal floor plan and an impressive array of mosaics on the inner walls. -
570
The birth of Muhhammand and Islam
Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570. He was an orphan, and then he got married to Khadijah when he was 25. In 622, he fled from Mecca to Medina. When he arrived in Medina, this is what caused the birth of the Islamic unity as a community. -
May 1, 632
Islamic world was growing larger and more powerful
Muslim armies conquered large parts of the Middle East,making them come together under the rule of a single caliph.At its peak, the medieval Islamic world was more than three times bigger than all of Christianity. -
May 1, 1000
High Middled Ages
When the "High Middled Ages" began. -
May 1, 1046
German Emperor Henry III arrives in Italy
German Emperor Henry III arrives in Italy and names a German monastic reformer as pope. The series of reforming popes that follow enacts decrees against simony and clerical marriage. -
May 1, 1096
The First Crusade
The first Crusade was in 1096, to regain the Holy Lands from the Muslims. Pope Urban II was the reason it all occurred. He was prompted by the Emperor of Byzantine. They both wanted to regain the Holy land from the clutches of the Muslims. The first Crusade was followed by many more crusades. -
May 1, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history. The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John that limited his power over civilians, ensured personal liberty, and scured the rights of individuals. -
May 1, 1324
The Canon was invented
In 1324 the cannon was created! The cannon was a machine that used Gunpowder to shoot giant boulders, enemies, or anything around. -
May 1, 1347
The Back Death
The outbreak was an outbreak of plague that killed mass amount of people of Europe. The plague was brought over from cargo ships and fleas on carts on trade routes from China to Europe. The plague eventually died out sometime in 1350. Exact dates are unknown. -
May 1, 1453
Trade was cut
The albity of trading was cut off in the Eastern Europe because of the growth of the Ottoman Empire. -
May 1, 1500
The Middle Ages End
This is the approximate time that the Middle Ages finally ended. -
The Battle of Hastings
That was the most famous batlle of the Middle Ages. The batlle was fought by King William II, and King of Harold of Saxons. The battle was won by King Wiliam II. -
Justinian 1, Ruler of the Byzantine Empire
Justinain, along with his wife Theodora, rules the Byzantine empire(Eastern Roman Europe) from Constantinople. -
Vikings Invasions of Europe
The Vikings, suberb boat builders, sweep down out of Scandinavia to raid the coasts of Europe and the British isles. -
The Title of the Empire revived
The Tilte of the Empire ws revived in Western Europe by Charlemagne, because of him Europe experienced a return to a systematic Agriculture. -
Hugh Capet steps up to the Throne
Hugh Capet was the king of France. He was the successor of Carolingian Louis V in 987. He was elected to succeed Carolingian Louis V. After he was coronated, he wanted his son to be too. Although it never happened, Hugh Capet planned an expedition against the Moorish armies. After he died, his son continued to rule. -
The Treaty of Verdun
The Treaty of Verdun was signed/initiated in August of 843. It was between the grandsons of Charlemagne. It divided the Carolingian Empire into three sections. It ended the Carolingian Civil War. The three grandsons had many disputes over who would success their father. This was all solved with the Treaty of Verdun.
