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476
The Fall Of Rome
This date is recorded in history as the last of the Roman Empire.While the Roman Empire crumbled to nothing, it was this act that led to the beginning of the dark ages, and it was also at this time that a mini ice age began.
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Period: 476 to
The Dark Ages
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Jan 1, 737
Charles Martel
In 737 AC, Charles Martel (Charlemagne's grandfather) became ruler. Charles Martel was nicknamed the 'Defender of Christianity' this was because he believed so strongly for God that he would kill and fight for him. He defended his religion and would never let it be defeated. -
Jan 1, 1044
The Medieval Army
The medieval army was founded on 1044 it ended 1050.
It was constructed of Knights willing to fight, this was significant to the dark ages because the medieval army was involved in many gruesome battles.
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Jan 1, 1096
Crusades
The date of the first crusade.The first crusade was very significant because of the religious part. The crusade was mostly a religious conflict and was also called the People's Crusade, though some know it by the Peasant Crusade. There were many sieges and fight, most ending in a blood bath. It was also a very violent crusade, slaughtering many individuals who were not the same in religion.
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The Great Heathen Army
The recorded date of the Vikings forming the Great Heathen army.The Great Heathen army was important to the Dark Ages because the Vikings were in it for the gold and money, they would go through whole cities tearing them apart just for the gold. It caused many fights and blood.
http://www.englandandenglishhistory.com/anglo-saxon-history/the-viking-invasions-of-england-793-ad-to-900-ad- -
Charlemagne
Charlemagne comes into power as emperor.
Charlemagne is one of the most recognized Rulers/Emperors. This was because he rebuilt many schools, and famous structures. He did his best to keep peace and order to his 'kingdom'. But like his grandfather, Charlemagne was very strict about being Christian, and was willing to kill over 4000 people in one day just because they didn't change religion.
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Alfred the Great
The starting date of Alfred the Great's rule.
From what we learned, Alfred the great was important to the Dark Ages because once he was crowned King, he worked hard to succeed in getting peace with the Vikings. Though it took many battles and very long time, he finally met his goal.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/alfred_the_great.php -
Islamic Forces
Muslims invade and capture Sicilan city of Palermo and make it their capital.
This is the important to the Dark Ages because there were many Muslim invasions and it affected many cities as well as there being many fights between cities trying to conquer (or run) to the Islamic Forces.
http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/imperialism/notes/islamchron.html -
Medieval Warming Period
The approximant date of when the mini ice age came to a stop and the warming period started, allowing the dark ages to slowly come to an end.
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Ivar the Boneless
Ivar the boneless was a crippled Viking, but even so he was feared greatly by other rulers.Ivar the boneless got the recognition of the thing he achieved in his life. He was crippled, but that didn’t stop him from being a war-ready Viking ruler. He was dreaded amongst many rulers and no one wanted to meet his army in battle.
http://redicecreations.com/article.php?id=29648
