Middle Ages Timeline

Fall of Rome

395

The Fall of Rome was caused by the invasion of the Visigoths. Including, political problems, economic causes, and social causes. During the Fall of Rome, it lost political control and its vast territory was divided into several successor polities. This event is important because it marked the beginning of the Middles ages.
(Date: AD)

Start of Feudalism

701

The start of feudalism began after/because of the Fall of the Roman Empire. After society collapsed and the people were no longer protected by centralized government, they turned to kings and nobles for protection. Defined by scholars in the 17th century, the medieval "feudal system" was characterized by the absence of public authority and the exercise by local lords of administrative and judicial functions formerly performed by centralized governments. (rest on doc) (Date: 8th century

The Battle of Tours

Oct 10, 732

This event was caused by the campaign commenced with an invasion of the southern kingdom of Aquitaine. At the Battle of Tours, Frankish leader Charles Martel, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe. He expanded the Frankish territory under his control. The event is important because it stopped the advance of the Muslim empire, which had successfully conquered much of Europe. (Date: AD)

The Age of the Vikings

793

The cause of the Viking Age was the result of growing urbanism and trade throughout mainland Europe. As the Islamic world grew, so did it trade routes, and the wealth which moved along them was pushed further and further north. During this, Vikings undertook larger-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest, and trading throughout Europe, and reached North America. The Viking Age is important because they gave the world a government, and they gave to and educated the world. (Date: AD)

Battle of Hastings

Oct 14, 1066

The cause of the Battle of Hastings was a dispute over who should be the king of England at the same time, William of Normandy landed in England. During this event, William and King Harold ll get into a bloody, all-day battle, Harold was killed. He got shot in the eye with an arrow. William of Normandy won this battle and became king. Battle of Hastings was extremely important for the history of England as it completely changed who was in charge.

Golden Horde Conquers Russia

1237

This began when Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, sent his son Jochi to conquer the lands of what is now Siberia, Central Russia, and Eastern Europe. The Mongol Empire invaded and conquered Kievan Russia, destroying numerous cities, including Ryazan, Kolomna, Moscow, Vladimir, and Kiev. The Golden Horde played an essential role in the expansion of Islam. Indeed, it was the major source of military slaves recruited for the armies of the Mamluk Sultanate.

100 Years War

1337

The event was caused by the dissatisfaction of Edward lll of England with the non-fulfillment by Philip Vl of France of his pledges to restore a part of Guienne taken by Charles lV. They came into conflict over a series of issues, including disputes over English territorial possessions in France and the legitimate succession to the French throne. It's important because it was to make both France and England determined to avoid the revival of such a struggle.

The Black Death

1346

The Black Death was caused by rodents that had fleas. During this time, many people were dying and it spread across Italy, France, Spain, Europe and many more. This plague killed about 35 million people so many others turned to magic and witchcraft to find a cure. Some Christians blamed the Jews for the plague and then soon they slaughtered the Jews. It's important because of the high number of deaths had a dramatic effect in the world and how it spread widely in society.

Joan of Arc Leading the French

1429

Appearing into court of Charles Vll, Joan of Arc told him that God has sent her to save France. Convincing the French King, he let her lead his army against the English. Joan lead several victories. Then she was taken captive by allies of the English and turned over to her enemies for trial. The English has Joan tried for witchcraft to discredit her and much later the Church declared her a saint. This was important because she was the first woman to become a knight in France...(in doc)

Constantinople Falls to the Turks

May 29, 1453

The Byzantine Empire came to an end and Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks. Constantinople was transformed into a Islamic city of Istanbul. When the Ottomans breached Constantinople's ancient land wall after besieging the city for 55 days, the fall of they city removed what was once a powerful defense for Christian Europe against Muslim invasion, allowing for uninterrupted Ottoman expansion into eastern Europe. The Fall of Constantinople lead to a greater knowledge of Ancient-