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Medieval Europe and Japan

  • 476

    The fall of Roman Empire

    The downfall of the Roman Empire and deposition of the last Roman emperor by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer.
  • Period: 590 to 1000

    early middle ages

    the early middle ages began with the fall of rome
  • Period: 781 to 806

    Emperor Kammu's region

    Emperor Kammu’s reign (781–806) was a time of political reform and expansion in Japan. He moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyoto) to strengthen imperial power and reduce the influence of Buddhist temples, beginning the Heian period, a golden age of Japanese culture.
  • 794

    Capital moves to Kyoto

    In 794, Emperor Kammu moved Japan’s capital to Kyoto (Heian-kyō) to create a fresh, stable government and reduce the power of Buddhist temples in politics. This move began the Heian period, a time of cultural growth and art.
  • Period: 794 to 1185

    Heian period

    In 794 the Emperor Kammu moved the imperial capital from Nara to Heian-kyo, now known as Kyoto. This signified the beginning of the Heian period (794–1185CE). During this time, many of the foundations of Japan’s development were laid. Japanese society broke away from the strong influences of, and connections with China. Japanese art and Culture began to flourish.
  • 797

    Charlemagne crowned as Holy Roman Emperor

    Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor primarily due to a combination of political circumstances and his close relationship with the papacy. Pope Leo III, facing political instability and rebellion in Rome, sought Charlemagne's protection. In gratitude, the Pope crowned Charlemagne as emperor on Christmas Day.
  • Period: 1000 to 1200

    high middle ages

    europe began to take shape
    regions became wealthy
  • 1066

    The battle of hastings

    A battle between the Norman army led by William of Normandy and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
  • Period: 1189 to 1333

    Minamoto Shogunate

    The Minamoto Shogunate (1192–1333) marked the beginning of samurai rule in Japan. Minamoto no Yoritomo became the first shogun, creating a government based on military power and loyalty rather than imperial authority. The shogunate’s headquarters were in Kamakura, far from the imperial court in Kyoto, symbolizing a shift in power from nobles to warriors. This period established the feudal system in Japan, where samurai served local lords (daimyo) in exchange for protection and land.
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    late middle ages

    famines and plagues such as black plague killed millions of people.
  • 1215

    The Manga Carta was signed

    signed by King John of England under pressure from his rebellious barons on June 15, 1215, at Runnymede.
  • Period: 1338 to 1573

    Ashikaga Shogunate

    The Ashikaga Shogunate (1338–1573) ruled Japan from the Muromachi district of Kyoto. It was a time when the samurai class continued to hold power, but the shogunate was often weaker and less stable than before. The Ashikaga relied on alliances with powerful local lords (daimyo), which led to frequent civil wars, including the Ōnin War that began Japan’s Warring States period. Despite the conflict, this era saw the growth of art, culture, and Zen Buddhism, influencing Japanese art and others.
  • 1444

    Gutenberg invents Printing Press

    He invented movable-type printing press around
  • Period: 1509 to 1547

    King Henry VII ruled England

    Ruled England known for, having six wives, the English Reformation, and the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
  • 1534

    King Henry VII started the Church of England

    King Henry VIII established the Church of England by separating it from the authority of the Pope and Rome, primarily for political reasons centered on securing a divorce and a male heir, and to gain control of church wealth.
  • Period: to

    Tokugawa Shogunate

    The Tokugawa Shogunate (1603–1868) was a period of peace and stability in Japan, ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu and his descendants from Edo (Tokyo). The shoguns maintained strict control, limited foreign contact, and helped Japanese culture and economy grow.