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476
Fall of The Roman Empire
This is the beginning of the Middle Ages, It's an important date because it was the most powerful empire of all time. The fall of Rome was caused for corruption,the division of the empire, and the invasion by Germanic tribes. -
Period: 541 to 750
Plague of Justinian
A major pandemic that struck the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, causing the estimated deaths of 25 million people.This it was important at medical events.The pandemic reappeared in waves in different regions over the next two hundred years, ending ca. -
622
The Formation of Islam
This is an important cultural event in the Middle Ages.The start of Islam is marked in the year 610, following the first revelation to the prophet Muhammad at the age of 40.Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia. -
800
Charlemagne became an emperor
Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor.This Political and social event was important to Europe because today Charlemagne is referred to by some as the father of Europe. -
Period: 1096 to 1291
The Crusades
The crusades are considered a political and economic period.The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups. -
May 15, 1215
Magna Carta Libertatum
The Magna Carta was a document that gave certain rights to the English people.Signed by King John of England.This is considered a political event. -
Period: May 24, 1337 to Oct 19, 1453
The start of The Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War was an armed conflict between the kingdoms of France and England that lasted 116 years, from May 24, 1337 to October 19, 1453.This is considered an important political event -
Period: 1347 to 1351
The Black Death
The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s. The plague arrived in Europe in October 1347. This is an important medical event. -
1439
Gutenberg invents printing press
The first European to use movable type, Johannes Gutenberg would usher in a revolution in the creation of books and the spread of information.This is an important cultural event for us -
Oct 12, 1492
Discovery of America
This event is known as the end of the Middle Ages to start a new era. Explorer Christopher Columbus is known for his 1492 'discovery' of the 'new world' of the Americas on board his ship Santa Maria.