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Period: 450 to 1500
Top Ten Events of the Middle Ages – Timeline
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476
Fall of the Roman empire
The fall of the Roman empire was a massive event in history. There are many reasons why including. They were the most advanced civilization at that time. Once they fell other places had the opportunity to take over as there wasn't one big place ruling. -
843
Treaty of Verdun
The Treaty of Verdun was probably the biggest treaty in the Mediaeval Ages. It split the Carolingian Empire into three different kingdoms. -
904
The invention of Gunpowder
Gunpowder is still used over 1000 years after it was invented. It is used in guns, fireworks and many more. If Choe Museon never invented something like Gunpowder, then life would be very different especially in wars. -
1066
The battle of the Hastings
King Harold II was killed from being shot in the eye by an arrow in this battle. This battle lasted all day and ending with the defeat of England. All of their forces were destroyed and Harold went down in history as the last Anglo Saxon King of history. -
1314
The battle of Bannockburn
The battle of Bannockburn was the first war of the Scottish independence. They defeated England in a battle that lasted for two days. Once ended, the Scottish than expanded their territory which gave them the advantage in the future. -
1337
Start of the hundred-year war
The hundred-year war was easily the longest war in mediaeval history. Having 56 separate battles led to a very long war lasting 116 years. Starting for who had the French Throne and ending once England had control over France. -
1347
The black death
The Black Death was the largest plague ever on planet Earth. It killed upwards of 75 million people after spreading through Eurasia and North Africa. Once it killed almost 50 per cent of Europe life was very different. This plague taught people in the future how important it is to have hygiene. -
1381
The Peasants Revolt
In the Peasants Revolt battles in England weren't going so well. Lots of citizens were dying and majority of Peasants, serfs and farmers were annoyed that they weren't equal to everyone else. This lead to war from people on the same side against each other. Even though the revolt was unsuccessful, people learnt that peasants hated their jobs and wanted to fight. -
1415
The battle of Agincourt
The battle of Agincourt, which was Led by Henry V. Was a big victory in the hundred year war for England. This is because the English army was outnumbered compared to what France had in this battle. -
1450
The invention of the printing press
The invention of the printing press was so important in the way It allowed people to communicate easily. Even though it took a long time to become easier to use, it completely changed society.
