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476
The Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marked the begining of the MIddle Ages. This all began when everything started to go bad such as the spread of disease and war. -
500
Germanic Tribes
Germanic tribes such as the Franks dominate Western Europe, carving the region into small kingdoms. -
532
Nika Riots
Emperor Justinian sends forces to conquer North Africa and Italy as well as southern tip of Spain. -
542
The Spread of Plague
Plague affecting all urban areas of Mediterranean Basin. -
Jan 6, 600
The Maya Civilization
Maya civilization thrives in the Americas. -
Jan 6, 732
Battle of Tours
At the battle of Tours, Christian armies stop the Muslim advance into Europe. -
Jan 9, 1000
European economy
The European economy begins to recover. The growth of trade and towns are signs of this revival. -
Jan 12, 1066
The Conquering of England.
William invaded and conquered England. He defeated King Harold who was killed at the battle of Hastings. William brought feudalism and culture from France to England. -
Jan 9, 1096
First crusade
The first crusade is launched. -
Jan 12, 1147
The Second Crusade
The second crusade began but was considered a failure. -
Jan 12, 1189
The Third Crusade
The third crusade began and was considered the most successful. Christians recieved certain privileges from the Turkish Ruler, Saladin. -
Jan 9, 1200
Dominican and Franciscan orders
The Dominican and Franciscan orders of Christian friars are founded. -
Jan 12, 1202
The Fourth Crusade
The fourth crusade began but wasn't much of a success considering the fact that the main goal wasn't reached. this crusade which was the last crusade that occured ended in the crusadersa burning cities and being abandoned. -
Jan 9, 1215
Magna Carta is signed
Rebels didnt approve of King John but there was no other rulers to take his place. They decided to have him sign the Magna Carta. -
Jan 12, 1291
The End of Crusades
Acre, the last Christian city in the Near East, was lost to the Turks. That incident cause the crusades to come to an end. -
Jan 9, 1337
The Hundred Years War
Edward III of England declares war on France since he feels he should also be king of that country. The fighting continues on and off until about 1453. -
Jan 12, 1348
The Black Plague
The black plague spread to England and Europe. This was very deadly and every 1 out of 5 people would die if they caught it. It was first spread by a population of rats that had fleas. -
Chalemagne crowned by the pope
Chalemagne is crowned emperor by the pope and begins to unite much of the Western Europe into a Christian empire. -
Viking raiders
Viking raiders plunge much of Europe into disorder, contributing to the emergence if European feudalism. -
Battle of Tertry
Pepin II's victory over Neustrian mayor; that was someething his family established in Francia.
