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476
The fall of Rome
The decline of Rome's political, economic, military, and other social institutions. Rome's empire collapsed. -
Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300
The Dark Ages
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507
Battle of Vouille
The Franks under Clovis defeat the Visigoths forcing them to retreat into spain. -
Jan 1, 622
Islam was founded
A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad the prophet. The fastest growing religion. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
A muslim army under the leadership of Abd-er Rahman searching for land and the end of Christianity. After invading Syria,Egypt and North Africa it began to invade Western Europe outside the city of Tours. -
Oct 14, 1006
Battle of Hastings
A battle between the Norman-French army and the English army . The Normans won the battle. -
Jan 1, 1096
First Crusade
A Christian military expedition to obtain the holy lands that was taken in the Muslim conquest of the Levant. -
Jan 1, 1206
Mongolian Empire
The Mongolian Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. -
Jun 15, 1225
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta i a document that King John of England was forced to sign. It reduced his power and was the basis of English citizens rights. -
Justinian's Code
A collection of old and new laws put together and called Twelve Tables by the Emperor Justinian. These laws gave more rights to his people, in modern day The Bill of Rights. -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leon III.
