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476
Fall of Western Roman Empire
The Western Empire was destroyed and most of its lands occupied by Germanic invaders. -
600
Creation of Islam
The religion of Islam was created by the prophet Muhammad -
Period: 600 to 732
Muslim Expansion
The timespan of rapid Islamic expansion across much of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain -
732
Battle of Tours
The battle between Muslim invaders and the Franks who were led by Charles Martel. -
Period: 800 to 1066
Vikings
Vikings raid much of Europe, mostly Britain, Ireland, France, and Germany. -
Dec 25, 800
Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope as Holy Roman Emperor for his conquests and conversion of pagans across Europe. -
871
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great takes over the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Prevents England from falling to Viking invaders and becomes the first king of England. -
1066
William the Conqueror
William of Normandy invades England and becomes King of England, bringing much Norman influence to the country. -
1092
Pope Urban II calls for crusades
Pope Urban II makes an influential speech asking for Christians to retake the Holy Lands from Islam -
Period: 1095 to 1204
Crusades
The period of conflict between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land -
1099
First Crusade succeeds
The First Crusade successfully retakes Jerusalem and Israel. -
1206
Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan founds the Mongol Empire, which would expand to cover most of Asia and parts of Europe -
Period: 1337 to 1453
Hundred Years War
The long war between England and France over the French throne -
1347
Black Death arrives in Europe
The bubonic plague enters Europe and over the next several years would go on to kill half of Europe -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
Ottoman Turks capture the city of Constantinople ending the Eastern Roman Empire. European merchants have to find a new way to the Orient
