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476
A.D Fall of the Roman Empire
Rome pretty much ruled most of Europe. much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to get power. Which was the start of the Dark Ages or the Middle Ages. -
570
A.D Muhammad The Prophet of Islam is Born
Muhammad's name means "highly praised." His ull name was Abu- alWasim Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Abd al-Muttalib Lbn Hashim. He was the last born prophet of the religion of Islam. -
Oct 10, 732
A.D Battle of Tours
The Franks defeat the Muslims, and the win turns turnsback Islam from Europe. -
Nov 12, 1066
A.D William of Normandy
He is a French Duke who conquers England in the battle of Hastings. He becomes King of England and changes the country forever. -
Dec 12, 1096
A.D Beginning of the First Crusades
Crusades were many wars between the Holy Roman Rmpire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. -
Dec 12, 1189
A.D Richard I
Richard, becomes the King of England. -
Dec 12, 1206
A.D Mongol Empire
The mongol Empire has now been founded by Genghis Khan. -
Jun 15, 1215
A.D Magna Carta
King John of England signs the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta gave people some rights and told them the king was not above the law, so in other words the king had the same rights as everybody else. -
Nov 12, 1271
A.D Marco Polo
Marco Polo leaves on a now famous journey to explore Asia. -
Nov 12, 1337
A.D The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France. This war begins over control of the French throne. -
Sep 12, 1347
A.D Black Death
The Black Death begins in Europe. The horrible and fatal disease kills around half of the people in Europe in a matter of 4 years. -
Nov 12, 1441
A.D Printing Press
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This signalsthe start of the Renaissance. -
Nov 12, 1482
A.D The End
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. Which signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
A.D Clovis becomes King of the Franks
Clovis brought together most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Gaul, the Roman Provience. -
A.D Charlemagne Kings of the Franks
He is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Chalemagne brought together most of Western Europe. He is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies. -
A.D Scandinavian Vikings
The Scandinavian Vikings start to invade Northern Europe, Invasion ends around 1042 A.D
