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The Barbaric Invasions
Barbaric tribes come into the Roman lands to steal goods and supplies. Soon th etribes live/occupy the Roman lands. Such groups include the Anglo-Saxons, the Vandals, the Visogoths, and the Huns. -
476
The Fall of Rome
The Fall of Rome marked the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD, emperor Romulus Augustulus is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
520
St.Benedict
St. Benedict established the first monastery at Monte Cassino, Italy. He drew up a set of rules for the monks, which included vows of obedience, poverty and manual labor. -
542
The Bubonic Plague
The bubonic plague spreads to all establishments in the Mediterranean Basin, including Portugal and Moracco. Detected in there ports. -
Apr 8, 741
The Muslim Invasions
Like the Barbarians, Muslims follow there technique and along with barbarians from the north, Muslims begin to conquer lands from the south. -
Apr 3, 1000
Feudal Systems
Many popular cities and towns in Italy become city-states. With this the feudal system begins were Kings give sections of land called fiefs to lords in exchange for assistance during wars. Then the lords could give land to knights. And finally the peasants worked the land in exchange for fservices.This is known as the feudal system. -
Mar 14, 1025
The Byzantine Takes Control
The Byzantine Empire gains control over the government and begins to limit the freedom of the peasantry, thereby beginning the destruction of the economic control of Byzantine civilization. -
Feb 9, 1050
The High Middle Ages
Considered as the High Middle Ages. Western Europe rises as a great power with only China equaling it in political, economic and cultural flourishing. It also witnesses profound religious and intellectual change. -
Apr 28, 1059
The Election Process
The reforming popes, following from the acts of Henry III, issue a decree on elections which gives the cardinals the right of appointing new popes. This decree allows elections to escape the whims of political leaders. -
Jan 4, 1096
The Begining of the Crusades
Religious believers go on voyages to visit sacred Biblical sites. When the Seljuks take control of the Holy land the Pope calls for a crusade against the Seljuks. The crusaders take over the city of Jerusalem. -
Nov 19, 1215
The Magna Carta is signed
Rebels revolt against King John of England. After the rebelion, there is no ruler to take his place. Instead they have KIng John sign a document, called the Magna Carta, stating that there is no divine right of kings. -
Dec 4, 1337
The Hundred Year War
Edward III of England declares war on France.The fighting starts and continues off and on until about 1453. -
Aug 25, 1347
The Black Death Begins
A plague reaches the shores of Italy around 1347, believed to have been carried by merchant ships. Victims, endure fevers, diarrhea, vomiting, and chills. The disease spreads quickly. And about 1/3rd of the population dies. -
Jun 17, 1429
The start of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc won the Battle of Orleans for France during the Hundred Years War. She continues to fight, encouraging her troops in their war against the English. Soon she is captured, acused of begiining a witch and burned on a stake. -
Jan 4, 1453
The Byzantine Empire Ends
The Byzantine Empire comes to an end as it falls to the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire captures Constantinople in 1453 A.D. Later it is renamed Istanbul in 1930. -
Jan 9, 1500
The Renassiance Begins
The Renassiance began in Europe. It makes the end of the Middle Ages.The Renassiance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals. -
The Franks & A New Leader
The Frank tribes are united by King Clovis. He became the king of Franks by defeating the Visigoths in the Battle of Vouille. -
The Code of Civil Law
The Code of Civil Law published by Justinian. This body of law contained three parts that compiled the centuries of imperial pronouncements and legal writings. -
A Kingdom Divided
After Charlemagne's son dies, the kingdom is split into three. Raids into western Europe increase. Kingships were created to protect themselves, kingships are created. -
Alfred the Great Rules
Alfred the Great defeats theVikings also known as the Danes in 878. In 886 he captures London. He signs a treaty, splitting England between him and the Danes.
