Middle ages Timeline

MIDDLE AGES TIMELINE

476 CE

496 CE

800 CE

610 CE

529 CE

1096–1099 CE

1054 CE

1066 CE

1265–1274 CE

1215 CE

1347–1351 CE

1337 CE

1378–1417 CE

1300s CE

1381 CE

1440 CE

1492 CE

1453 CE

The Birth of Islam (610 CE)The Prophet Muhammad started teaching Islam in Mecca. This new religion spread quickly across the Middle East, North Africa, and even reached Spain

The Great Schism

(1054 CE)The Christian Church split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches because of religious and political disagreements. This was a big division in Christianity.

The Norman Conquest of England (1066 CE) William the Conqueror defeated England’s King Harold II, making himself king and changing English society, language, and law.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica

(1265–1274 CE)Thomas Aquinas wrote a major work combining Christian beliefs and Greek philosophy. His ideas influenced both medieval and later thinkers.

Justinian’s Code (529 CE) Byzantine Emperor Justinian I codified Roman laws, influencing European legal systems. "Justinian’s Code" would become the foundation of Western law.

The Crowning of Charlemagne

(800 CE) Pope Leo III made Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor, creating a strong Christian empire in Western Europe and making the Church more close with the government.

Magna Carta

(1215 CE)English barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta, which limited the king's power and started the idea of constitutional government.

The First Crusade (1096–1099 CE)European Christians fight to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. The Crusades had impacts on Christian-Muslim relations and increased trade between Europe and the East.

The fall of the Western Roman Empire

(476 CE)The Western Roman Empire collapsed after the Germanic tribes took down the last eperor, Romulus Augustus, showing the start of the Middle Ages.

Clovis I Converts

(496 CE) The King Clovis converted to Christianity, conectinghis kingdom with the Catholic Church. This conversion maked stronger the bond between the Franks and the Church, changing European politics.

The Peasants' Revolt in England (1381 CE)Angry about unfair treatment, peasants in England did a Revolt for better rights. Although it was stopped, it was an early protest against feudalism.

The Invention of the Printing Press

(1440 CE)Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, making books easier to produce and share. This made easier to have more knowledge and new Renaissance ideas.

The Fall of Constantinople (1453 CE)The Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and changing trade routes.

The Rise of the Ottoman Empire (1300s CE)The Ottoman Turks expanded their empire capturing Constantinople in 1453. They became a major power that influenced European trade and military.

The Great Western Schism

(1378–1417 CE) Several men claimed to be the Pope, dividing the Church and weakening its authority.

The "Discovery" of the New World (1492 CE) Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, starting an era of exploration and colonization. This marked the shift from the medieval world to the Renaissance and Age of Exploration.

The Hundred Years' War Begins

(1337 CE) England and France began a long war over who should rule France. This war shaped medieval society and helped develop feelings of national identity..

The Black Death

.(1347–1351 CE)A deadly plague spread through Europe, killing about one-third of the population. This big loss changed society and weakened the Church’s power.