Medieval age 1

The Middle Ages

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  • Period: 467 to Jan 1, 1300

    The Middle Ages

  • 534

    Byzantine invasion of Italy

    Byzantine invasion of Italy
    The Byzantine Empire invaded Italy. This took place over a 13 year time period.
  • 570

    Muhammed

    Muhammed
    The Prophet Muhammed was born. He became the most influential prophet to the Islamic Faith. In 660 he received instructions from Allah to write the Q'uran or "Holy Book."
    Sunni Muslims around the world celebrate April 26th as the birthdate of the prophet.
  • Period: Oct 6, 726 to

    Iconoclastic Controversy

    The Iconoclastic Controversy took place because a Byzantine Emporere decided that Jesus' face should be taken down from a famous gate. From that point on no one worshiped the face of Jesus until 787 CE when another Emperor thought it would be okay. The images had to be regular with nothing standing out.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    The Battle of Hastings occured between England and Norman. Norman was victorious.
  • Jan 1, 1095

    The Crusades

    The Crusades
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  • Period: Nov 27, 1095 to Aug 12, 1099

    The Crusades

    The Crusades were started because of Pope Urban II. He wanted to take back Jerusalem from the Muslims. In order to do that, he wanted to use military force. In 1095 he had a meeting called the Council of Clairmont that discussed the need to retake the Holy cities. They succeeded, but Muslims eventually got it back in later years.
  • Jan 1, 1173

    The Leaning Tower of Pisa

    The Leaning Tower of Pisa
    The Leaning Tower of Pisa was constructed in Italy and started tilting before the first story was built. It has been a popular tourist attraction for over 15 years.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Guilds Were Developed

    Guilds Were Developed
    Trade Guilds developed in Italy. These guilds led to high political positions.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta, or Great Charter, is a document imposed on a king by his subjects. It was destroyed and then revised again at later times.

  • Iconoclastic Controversy

    Iconoclastic Controversy

  • Great Mosque in Cordoba

    Great Mosque in Cordoba
    The Great Mosque in Cordoba was built in Spain. Spain was then controlled by Muslims. It still stands to this day.

  • Charlemagne is crowned.

    Charlemagne is crowned.
    Charlemagne is crowned King of Franks in this year. Later, in the year 800 CE he pronounces himself as the Holy Roman Emperor.