Test 4

Charlemagne's Rise to Power

800

Charlemagne rose to power in 800CE. He was a leader in Europe. Charlemagne was a powerful leader, but also gave the church some power. He was directly involved with the church and often fought with the Pope for power over Europe and its citizens.

Dark Ages Began

1000

The Dark Ages overtook Europe. During the Dark Ages, the feudal system was in place. Europe was run by a king, who was overpowered by the Pope. During this time, the Pope was at the top of the chain in regards to power. He had the most amount of power and could kick the king out of power.

Farming Improved

1000

With the beginning of the Dark Ages, farming improved. This made it easier to be a peasant as they had enough resources to make food for more than just themselves. They could help fuel the economy and provide for their family with the resources they held.

Peter Abelard was Born

1079

Peter Abelard was a beloved teacher during the European Dark Ages. He was a teacher that preached the use of language, mathematics, and science. Of the numerous teachers who shared this view, he was a very prominent one.

Cathedral Schools

1100

Cathedral schools were run by the cathedral clergy. This gave the church power over the education system. Giving them power over the educational system allowed them to influence the future generation with religious morals and values. They did preach a similar view with the significance of language, mathematics, and science.

Mongols Attacked Russia

1240

The Mongols attacked Russia. They planned the attack far in advance. They succeeded in this invasion. The Mongols were a violent and strategic group. Their planning and organization allowed them to excel on the battlefield.

Sorbonne of Paris School

1257

The Sorbonne of Paris was a school in Paris. This school was viewed as prestigious. With how the school was viewed, one can see how the Europeans viewed education. It was very important to them.

Black Death

1300

The Black Death overtook Europe. This pandemic would forever change the way Europeans viewed nearly everything. In religious means, the Europeans began to place value on other things instead. Rather than devoting their lives to religion, they took pride in themselves as individuals.

Hundred Years War

1337

The Hundred Years War began in 1337. It was between Europe and France. The kingdoms were so intertwined, they struggled to find boundaries with each other.

Last Muslim Kingdom Fell

1492

The last Muslim kingdom fell in 1492. Since the kingdom fell, it allowed other religions to take more power. Islamic power was a huge rival to Christians. Since the Islamic power was gone, other religions could take over the land, power, and people.