The Middle Ages

By McFearland
  • Period: 500 to Nov 1, 1500

    The Middle Ages

    A time of European Feudalism, black death, and the Crusades.
  • 570

    Muhammed is born

    Muhammed, considered to be the most important prophet of the Islam faith, is born.
  • Nov 1, 1001

    Leif Ericson discovers North America

    A viking named Leif Ericson sails to North America.
  • Nov 1, 1099

    First Crusade begins

    Pope Urban the Second urges Christians to take up arms and recapture the Holy City of Jerusalem.
  • Nov 1, 1118

    The Knights of Templar are founded

    The Knights of Templar turn out to be the most influential military leaders in the Crusades.
  • Nov 1, 1187

    Saladin captures Jerusalem

    Military leader Saladin unites Muslims and retakes Jerusalem for the Christians.
  • Nov 1, 1204

    The Sacking of Constantinople

    Crusaders sack Constantinople and begin the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
  • Nov 1, 1206

    Genghis Khan elected Khagan of the Mongols

    Genghis Khan is elected as leader of the Mongols and turns out to conqure most of Eurasia and establish the largest empire ever.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta is established by John of England

    First Medival ruler to accept limits to his power.
  • Nov 1, 1328

    First War of Scottish Independence is won

    The War of Scottish Independence from Britian is won by the Scotts.
  • Nov 1, 1347

    Black Death

    Black Death spreads throughout Europe the first of many times killing millions.
  • Nov 1, 1381

    The Bible is translated into English

    John Wycliffe translates the Bible into English

  • Viking Age Begins

    Vikings sack Lindisfarn. This was the beginning of Viking attacks on Britian.