Middle Ages

Western Roman Empire falls

476

The Western Roman Empire falls after a series of attacks from germanic tribes

Muhammad's Death

800

The death of the prophet, Muhammad, lead to the disagreement between Suni's and Shia Muslims over who should take his place.

The Great Schisim

1054

Split between Roman church and Orthodox church over who should lead the church

Battle of Hastings

1066

It was caused by the death of King Edward, who left behind no successor to take his place. Competitors for the throne were William the Conqueror (lead Norman forces), Harold Godwinson (Anglo Saxon), and Harald Harada. William the Conqueror won the war as a result of superior battle tactics and a healthier army,

Crusades

1095

A holy expedition lead by Christendom to reclaim Jerusalem from The Muslims in the Middle East.

Crusaders take Constantiople from the Byzantines

1204

The Crusaders reclaimed Constantiople, the capital of Rome. the land was later reclaimed by the Byzantines

Hundreds Year War begins

1331

After the king of France died and did not leave behind any successors, issues over who should rule France spearheaded a war between France and England. No country won.

Black Death

1347

A plague caused by diseases transferred from rats. Nearly thirty percent of the population died from the diesease.

Peasants Revolt

1381

After the hundreds war, England heavily taxed the lower class, peasants, to pay off the war. As a result, a riot ensued which lead to the burning of manor houses. This lead to the collapse of the feudal system

Constantiople falls

1453

The fall of Constantinople lead to the collapse of the Byzantine Empire as a result of the invasion from the Ottoman Empire.

Cantenbury Tales

1476

Created by Geofrey Caucher, the Cantenbury Tales was the most popular book of the Middle Ages. It was a collection of stories about a pillgrimage in Rome.