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500
Start of the Middle Ages
The fall of the Roman empire marked the beginning of the Middle Ages. In 476, the last Roman emporer in western Europe was removed from power by the Goths (a germanic tribe). The middle ages were considered a "dark" period in European history where a lot of culture was lost. It lasted unitl the 14th century when there was rebirth of civilization known as the Renaissance period. history-world.org -
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Nov 27, 1095
The First Crusade
The first crusade was a military expedition by European Christians, hoping to regain the Holy Land. The Holy Land, the land between the Jordan River and the Meditrranean, was taken by the Muslims in the conquest of Levant. The first crusade was launched by Pope Urban II in 1095, and it ended in 1099 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Crusade -
Jan 1, 1192
Japanese Feudal Period
From the 6th century, Japan was ruled by an imperial court of emporers. In 1192, the military took power and Japan was ruled by
Shoguns (miltary comanders). This lasted until the 19th century. www.skwirk.com -
Jun 19, 1215
Magna Carta (major sigificant event)
An important document that was written 1215 by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the king and the rebel barons. It gave civil rights to the common people of England and limited the power of the king. I chose this significant event because the Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history. It has been the foundation on which our socicety has established laws and democracy and given civil rights to people. www.bbc.co.uk/british_history.com
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Oct 1, 1347
The Black Death
The Black Death was an outbreak of plague that arrived in Europe in 1347 from Asia via cargo ships. During the 14th century an estimated 75 million people died, almost one third of Europe's population. www.history.com/topics/black-death -
Charlemagne becomes Emperor
Charlemagne, ruler of the Franks (Germanic tribes) unifies Europe under Christianity and is crowned Emperor by the Pope in Rome. www.history.com/topics/charlemagne
