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750
Summary
The kings and popes were affected by a plague, Vikings, and much, much more. They were united under the rule of Charlemagne because he was appointed by pope Leo III. Due to this ability, the church was higher than the state because decisions had to go through the pope before being acted upon. -
795
Pope Leo iii elected
Pope Leo III was the pope that crowned Charlemagne. He succeded Pope Adrian I. -
800
Charlemagne rises to power
Charlemagne was an "emperor of Rome" that was appointed by the pope. He did things like increase education and educate popes. -
800
Feudalism begins in Western Europe
Feudalism was a way for kings to "be" in an area without actually being there. The feudal lords would pledge allegiance to the king and in return, they would be given land and money. -
800
Charlemagne
Charlemagne was a Holy Roman emperor that did many things for his kingdom. Even though he may not have known how to read or write, he made sure that his subjects did. He also educated the successors of popes and children. -
820
Vikings settle in northwestern France.
The Vikings are beginning to realize that they can get rich from conquest. This settlement will become known as the Normans. -
1000
The dark age
This age was known as an uneducated time. They were known for illiteracy, no intellectual curiosity, and little rigorous scholarship -
1099
First Crusade victory
The Europeans conquer Jerusalem. This was a costly victory because many Muslims and Europeans were killed. -
1300
Late Middle Ages begins
This age was characterized by its education, arts, and much more. They also gave the dark ages its name. -
1300
The Black Death
This was a global epidemic that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s. This plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. -
1352
Black Death ends
The Black Death was a large-scale pandemic that wiped out a large portion of the world. This plague at the time had an unknown cause, unknown reason, and an unsure cure.