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Period: 1000 to 1300
The High Middle Ages
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1010
Architecture
Inventions: Gothic style of architecture begins. -
Period: 1015 to May 25, 1088
Pope Gregory VII Lifespan
Significant People: Pope Gregory VII is significant because his role as pope foreshadows the conflict between papacy and Holy Roman Empire. -
1072
Pope Gregory VII
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Period: 1096 to 1289
The Crusades
Key Event: The legacy of the Crusades is seen in the decline of feudalism, strengthening the monarch, encouraging trade, while sparking an interest in geography and travel. -
Period: 1096 to 1099
The First Crusade
Key Events: It ends the Muslim rule on Jerusalem. -
1130
Tournaments Banned
Church Influence: Church authorities banned tournaments in France. -
Period: Mar 5, 1133 to Jul 6, 1189
Henry II Lifespan
Significant Person: Henry II is a significant person because he helped restore the royal administration and gained control of his lands. -
1144
Pope Eugeneus Issues Second Crusade
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Period: 1147 to 1149
The Second Crusade
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1154
Henry II Becomes King
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1180
Windmill
Inventions: Windmills that are generally used today were invented roughly in this time date with horizontal axle sails. -
1184
Heresy Persecution
Church Influence: Church officials meet and approved the burning at stake as punishment for anyone found of heresy. -
1189
Richard the Lionheart
Significant People: Richard the Lionheart becomes King of England -
Period: 1189 to 1192
The Third Crusade
Key Event: The Christian's failed to reconquer Jerusalem. -
1200
Revival of Universities
Church Influences: Revival of University begin to promote revival of education due to funding by the Church. -
Period: 1202 to 1204
The Fourth Crusade
Key Event: After the fourth crusade, the East and West developed deep mistrust between among each other. Another event that occurred in this crusade is the sack of Constantinople. -
1215
Fourth Lateran Council
Church Influence: After the council, the attended concluded that Christians must confess their sins at least once a year, and included the pronouncement of marriage banns. -
May 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Invention: Signed by King John, the document gave some rights towards the people and stated that the king was not above the law. -
Period: 1226 to 1270
Louis IX of France Reign
Significant Person: Louis IX of France was beloved by his subjects because he prohibited private warfare among nobles and established sound, reliable coinage. -
1290
Spectacles
Inventions: This is the rough time in which the first spectacles were invented.