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400
The Monastic Movement
During the 5th century, the Monastic Movement started bcoming popular. It started with Benedict, who was very strict and created the Benedictine monasticism. -
Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1300
The Middle Ages
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534
Justinian's Code of Law
Justinian's Code of law consisted of the Code, the Digest, and the Institutes. It was completed this year. -
Oct 10, 732
Battle of Tours
Between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army.This battle stopped the northward advance of Islam from the Iberian peninsula. -
Jan 1, 1054
The Great Schism
The Great Schism was the split between the Eastern and Western Churches, which led to the development of the modern Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
This battle was during the Norman conquest of England, between the Normandy-French army and the English Army. Harold II was king during this time period, and is said that he was shot through an eye with an arrow. The battle was fought at Senclac Hill, and was a Norman victory. -
Jan 1, 1096
First Crusade
Pope Urban II's speech to the Council of Clermont was the starting point of the First Crusade. It was " the will of God." THe crusades were " Kill for Christ." -
Jan 1, 1215
The Magna Carta
The first document forced onto an English King by a group of his nobles. It limited power of the monarch, and it was forcefully signed by KIng John. -
Hugh Capet
Hugh Capet rose to power in 938 CE. France was unified under his power. -
The beginning of Charlemagne's Rule
Charlemagne was considered one of the best, and most powerful ruler. He was crowned as the ruler of Europe -
The Rise of Feudalism
It describes the decentralized and complex social, political, and economic society. They way feudalism was arranged made it parallel to the caste system -
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Charlemagne's Rule
Charlemagne( Charles the Great) became the King of the Franks in 768, and ruled for 46 years.
