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This is when the Western Roman Empire fell. What is considered as the end of the empire is when their leader Romulus Augustulus was killed by Germanic chieftain Odoacer. While there was many other factors on why the Western Roman Empire fell, that is when it truly ended. -
Also known as the European Dark ages, its when the Germanic peoples began to invade the Western Roman Empire so new rulers began to take over. The Islamic Empire spread, invading Spain and North Africa. The Holy Roman Empire was created. The Western Roman Empire was replaced by the Eastern Roman Empire.
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This event marked the revival Roman Imperial title. Charlemagne was crowned by Pope Leo the Third. -
France, England and Germany was created. Farming was doing well in the Western Roman Empire. There was a serious split within the Catholic Church. There was many fights between the Christian armies and the Islamic Empire over Holy places (For example: Jerusalem). These wars are known as Crusades.
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There was lots of famines and plagues (For example: Black Death) that killed millions of people. There was a revolt against the unfair laws and conditions the poor people had to put up with. For example: the Peasants Revolt of 1381. There was a beginning in strong interest in the arts.
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King John signed the Marta Carta to avoid civil war. The Marta Carta is a peace treaty between the king and group of barons rebelling against his law. -
This event was revolutionary, making literature easier to make and access which made knowledge more widespread.