This document provides a timeline of important events in Europe and elsewhere from medieval times through the 1500s. It outlines the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, the rise of Islam in the 8th century, the founding of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, and the Crusades between 1095 and 1291 when Jerusalem and other cities were captured by Christian forces but ultimately fell to Saladin's Muslim forces. It also discusses the Hundred Years' War between England and France, Joan of Arc's role in driving the English out of France, the burning of religious reformer John Huss, the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks, the printing of the first
7. Elsewhere in the World…. 570- Birth of Mohammed 800-1530- “Holy Roman Empire” 306-1453- “Eastern Roman Empire” 988- Christianity reaches Russia 1206- Genghis Khan founds Mongol Empire
12. Look it up: Why did the Crusaders go? What were they promised? What does the Bible Say? Discuss in your Group.. ///10 Minutes///
13. 1187- Jerusalem falls to Saladin 1291- City of Acre falls To the Muslims (Last city standing) Post 1291- More Trips, Less success…
14. Look it up: Who is Saladin? What is the Kingdom of Jerusalem? Discuss in your Group.. ///10 Minutes///
15. 1338-1453- Hundred Years War between England and France 1429- Joan of Arc leads France To drive English North 1431- Joan of Arc captured By English
16. 1415 – John Huss burned At the stake 1453 – Constantinople Falls to the Turks (Muslims) 1456 – The Gutenberg Press Prints a Latin Vulgate Bible!
17. Look it up: Who is John Huss? Discuss in your Group.. ///10 Minutes///
18. 1516 – Erasmus publishes Greek New Testament 1453 – Constantinople Falls to the Turks (Muslims) 1456 – The Gutenberg Press Prints a Latin Vulgate Bible!
19. Look it up: Who is Erasmus? Discuss in your Group.. ///10 Minutes///
