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The Medieval World and Beyond

By cnichols1999
  • 200

    200 B.C.E. Height of Roman Empire

    200 B.C.E. Height of Roman Empire
    It had 50 million people. It spaned from northern Africa to the Scottish Boarder. From Spain to Syria. THere was one language, Latin and one quote of law.
  • 476

    476 CE: Fall of Rome

    476 CE: Fall of Rome
    The fall of Rome also marks the start of the Middle Ages. Some say Rome turned against itself and it was fatal.
  • 476

    476 C.E. Start of MIddle Ages

    476 C.E. Start of MIddle Ages
    The fall of Rome marked the start of the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages used the political system called feudilism.
  • 500

    Three West African Kingdoms : 500 to 1300 CE

    Three West African Kingdoms : 500 to 1300 CE
    Ghana, Songhai, and Mali arose during this time period. They were all sucessful kingdoma until about 1300
  • 570

    570 C.E. Muhammad was born

    570 C.E. Muhammad was born
    He founded the faith called Islam. He was born in Makkah.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta signed

    Magna Carta signed
    King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215. It was an agreement betwwen nobles and the monarch so the monarch could continue to rule.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    1300's Bubonic Plauge

    1300's Bubonic Plauge
    This disease killed millions in Europe. Death was almost instant. This lead to economic and social changes.
  • Jan 1, 1309

    Pope Headquaters Moves From Rome to Avignon

    Pope Headquaters Moves From Rome to Avignon
    Under the rule of Pope Clement V, the pope headquarters moved from Rome to the french city of Avignon.This caused confusion among Catholics.
  • Jan 1, 1450

    End of Middle Ages

    End of Middle Ages
    The Middle Ages were divided into three parts, the Early, High, and Late Midle Ages. During this time, Feudalism grew. It ended because of the decline of Feudalism and the signing of the Magna Carta
  • Jan 1, 1450

    Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press.

    Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press.
    In about 1450 Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press. Until then, books were copied by hand. With the new invention, books were more poular and inexpensive.
  • Jan 1, 1474

    Isabella I becomes queen of Castile

    Isabella I becomes queen of Castile
    Isabella I marries Prince Ferdinand of Aragon and becomes Queen of Castile.
  • May 31, 1492

    1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

    1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
    Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and found the Americas or "new world." This created a great empire for Spain.
  • May 31, 1500

    Early 1500's Reformation Begins

    Early 1500's Reformation Begins
    During the earlt 1500's, at the height of the Renaissance the Reformation broke out. This was the start of Protestant churches in Western Europe.
  • May 31, 1517

    1517 the 95 Theses by Martin Luther

    1517 the 95 Theses by Martin Luther
    In 1517 Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses. This was a list of 95 arguments against the church about things such as indulgences.

  • 1618-1648 30 Years War

    1618-1648 30 Years War
    In 1618 The 30 Years War was primarily Catholics against Protestants. But it was also political- Catholic France fought against other Catholics just to get power.

  • 27 BCE: Rome Started

    27 BCE: Rome Started
    The greatest empire started in 27 BCE. At it's height, it had 50 million people and spaned the whole meditteranian world. It's official language was latin.

  • Tang and Song Dynasties: 618 to 1279 CE

    Tang and Song Dynasties: 618 to 1279 CE
    These Chinese dynasties were very successful in ariculture, trading, and had greatly populated urban ares.

  • 850 C.E. China invented gunpowder.

    850 C.E. China invented gunpowder.
    In 850 C.E. Chinese alchemist expeirement with the mineral saltpeter. They then came up with the formula for gunpowder, and then warned others not to use it.