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476
The Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginnign of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperor,Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbrian general odoacer. This even marks the end of the one period, and the beginning of another. -
565
Eastern Roman Empire
Protective walla were built to protect the city safe from invaders. -
570
Muhammad
The prophet of Islam was born, called Muhammad. -
Dec 14, 732
Muslim invasions
Muslima and barbarians begin to conquer lands from the south. The Franks defeated the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe. -
Dec 15, 1096
First Crusade
Religious people went to visit sacred Biblical sites and the Pope later calls for a crusade against the Seljuks. Later on the crusaders take the city of Jerusalem. -
Dec 15, 1189
King of England
Richard the Lionheart becomes King of England in 1189. He stayed king until he died. He also ruled other citites -
Dec 15, 1206
The Mongol Empire is founded
The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. -
Dec 15, 1215
Signing of Magna Carta
They have no ruler to take king Johns place so they make him sign a document that there is no right of kings. -
Dec 14, 1272
Marco Polo
Marco Polo leaves from Venice with his father and uncle on his famous journey to explore Asia. -
Dec 15, 1337
Hundred year war
The Hundred Years War began in 1337 it was between England and France. The was started for control of the French throne. -
Dec 15, 1347
Black death
The black death begins in Europe. The disease kill many people in Europe. Around half of Eurpoe died because of the disease -
Dec 16, 1429
Joan of Arc
They win the battle for France the battle was called The Battle of Orleans, it was during the houndred year war -
Dec 16, 1440
The movable type
They dont have to copy documents by hand they could use the movable type which copies multiply pages at a time. In 1445 the first Bible was printed -
Dec 15, 1444
Start of the Renaissance.
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. which is the start of the Renaissance. -
Dec 9, 1500
The Renaissance
The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals. -
Charlemagne rules
"Charlemagne, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies" The first castles were built around that time -
Vikings
The vikings begin to invade Northern Europe. -
Divided Kingdom
After Charlemagne's son died the kingdom is split into 3. For protection they created kingships -
Alfred the Great
The King of England Alfred the Great turns back the Viking invaders. -
Otto The Great
Otto The Great was names emperor in Rome after defeating the Hungarians. This provides Geremany to resist invasions.
