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Period: 450 to Jan 1, 1400
Middle ages
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Oct 17, 622
Islam is found
Islam was found by Muhammad -
Oct 17, 732
Batlle of Tours
Fought around Poitiers and Tours.
decisive Frankish victory.
Carolingian Franks vs. umayyad. -
Oct 17, 775
Carolingian Renaissance
Period of intellectual & cultural revival Europe -
Oct 17, 1066
Battle of Hastings
Norman-French army vs. English army.
it took place in senlac hill.
it was a norman victory -
Oct 17, 1096
The First Crusade
The massacer of 3000 christian pilgrims in Jerusalem prompted the 1st crusade -
Oct 17, 1215
Magna Carta
English charter.
1st document forced onto an English king, in an attempt to limit its power. -
Oct 17, 1348
Black Plague
One of most devastating pandemics in human history.
killed 30-60% of Europes population -
Marco Polo
Most famous westerner traveled on the Silk Road. he excelled all the other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. -
St. Benedict
Achristian saint.
His main achievment is his "Rule," containing procepts for his monks. -
Justinian's code
A collection of fundamental works in jurisprudence -
Vikings discover the New World
Iceland.
said to be discoveredby Bjarni.
