The Middle Ages

The Great Schism

1378 BCE

The great Schism was the break of communion between now the Eastern Orthodox Churches and Roman Catholic Church. This was not only caused by religious beliefs, but political and social influences had a large effect as well. The Great Schism occurred in 1378 BC and lasted until 1417 BC, when it finally ended.

The Black Death

1348 BCE

The Black Death, arrived in 1348 CE and continued until 1350 CE lasting 2 years. This plague hit hard and sudden, placing people ill for 2-3 days until they suddenly died. They tried various cures including herbs, rubbing onions or even chopped up snake, but when the plague finally wore off it had killed an estimate of 20 million people! picture 1: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2018/01/16/the-classic-explanation-for-the-black-death-plague-is-wrong-scientists-say/

The Great Famine

1315 BCE

The Great Famine was a long period of mass starvation and disease. The Great Famine first occurred in 1315, and made its descent in 1317CE.

Magna Carta is signed

1215 BCE

The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 BC and was meant as a peace treaty between King John and his subjects. This treaty demanded everyone obeyed the law, including the King.

The First Crusade is decreed

1095 BCE

The First Crusade was the first of a number of crusades that attempted to recapture the Holy Land (Jerusalem)

Charlemagne, the Emperor of Romans

800 BCE

Charlemagne the was King of the Franks in 768, King of the Lombard from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800. During the Early Middle Ages, he united majority of central and western Europe.

The Fall of Western Roman Empire

476 BCE

The Western Roman Empire collapsed because of barbarian tribes attacking them in 476 BC.