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476
The Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476 AD emperer, Romulus Augustulus, is deposed by the barbarian general Odoacer. This event marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
570
The birth of Muhammad
Muhammad, prophet of Islam is born, -
Dec 17, 732
Battle of Tours
Battle of Tours. The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe. Starting a new life for many. -
Dec 16, 1066
New Ruler
William of Normandy, a French Duke, conquers England in the Battle of Hastings. He became King of England and changed the country forever. -
Dec 16, 1096
The Start of the First Crusade
Start of the First Crusade. The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. There would be several Crusades over the next 200 years. -
Dec 16, 1189
New king
Richard I, Richard the Lionheart, becomes King of England. Well known by many people. -
Dec 16, 1206
The Mongol
The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. Many people joined. Genghis Khan was rutheless -
Dec 16, 1215
The Signing of Magna Carta
King John of England signs the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law. -
Dec 19, 1271
Exploring
Marco Polo leaves on his famous journey to explore Asia,and try to find new things and new ways of life. -
Dec 19, 1337
The Throne
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne. -
Dec 19, 1347
Many deaths
The Black Death begins in Europe. This horrible disease would kill around half of the people in Europe. -
Dec 19, 1431
Execution
French heroine Joan of Arc is executed by England at the age of 19. -
Dec 19, 1444
Fresh beginning
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This will signal the start of the Renaissance. -
Dec 19, 1453
Final Ending
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
Dec 19, 1482
Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper." A special artifact for the christians -
Jan 9, 1500
The Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance period beigns in Europe in the early 1500's. 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. -
King of the Franks
Clovis becomes King of the Franks. Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul. -
Roman Emperors
Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies. -
Invasion
Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe. They would continue until 1042. -
The fight back
Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Viking invaders.They fight back to stop the vikings.
