The Middle Ages

By davvinson
  • 410

    The Sack of Rome

    After two years of starving the people of Rome, the citizens in rome surrendered to the Visigoths, who were led by the warrior Aleric the Goth.
  • Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300

    The Dark Ages

  • 570

    Muhammed is Born.

    Muhammed was the founder of Islam, one of the worlds largest and most wide spread religions. After his death in 632,
  • Jan 1, 622

    Mohammed founds the Islam in Medina Arabia.

    The founding of Islam brought about the religious wars between Islam and Christianity, most notably the crusades.
  • Oct 10, 732

    Battle of Tours

    This battle was the desisive point in the struggle against Islam. By defeating the Ummayed army, the franks , led by Charels Martel, preserved christianity as the primary religion in Europe.
  • Sep 28, 1066

    Norman conquest of England

    The conquest of England by the Normands in 1066, was a pivotal point in Englands history, because it transformed the english language and culture. The rule of french speaking kings led to a rivalry with France that went on for many centuries.
  • Jan 1, 1096

    The First Crusade

    After the Council of Clermont led by Pope Urban II, the feuding monarchs of Europe came together to drive the infidel from the face of the earth.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta stated that no serf could be punished execpt through the law. It also stated that the king must obey the law. The Magna Carta was the first document to limit the king.
  • Dec 14, 1264

    Parliament is Established

    Because the early kings of England had no police or standing army they relied on the support of the clergy and nobility. However, when that system broke down the "Great Counsil" became the Parliament.
  • Jan 1, 1291

    Final Crusade Ends

    No other crusades followed after the fall of Acre in 1291. The knights Temlar continued to control Rhodes untill the 16th century.
  • Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death.

    The black death was a plauge responsible for killing nearly two thirds of Europes population. Carried by rats from Asia, the Black Death quickly spread throughout Europe leaving large numbers of dead in its path.