appointed by Charlemagne to control the appointed nobles. Mean "messengers of the lord of kings".
What is missi dominici?
100
nicknamed Edward Longshanks and Hammer of the Scots
Who is Edward I?
100
nicknamed the Hammer. Rallied the Frankish troops at the Battle of Tours in 732 against the Muslims and won.
Who is Charles Martel?
200
former Roman province of France conquered by Clovis/the Franks.
What is Gaul?
200
first European to sail to China in 1271. Traveled on the Silk road.
Who is Marco Polo?
200
Norman Conquest of England
What is the Battle of Hastings 1506?
300
a collection of annals dating back to the 9th century in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
What is The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
300
First British Parliament
What is the Great Council?
400
issued the Crusades in 1095
Who is Pope Urban II?
400
called on Charlemagne in 800 for help against the rebellious nobles in Rom. To show his gratitude, he crowned Charlemagne "King of the Holy Roman Empire".
Who is Pope Leo III?
500
William I; conquered England in 1066
Who is William the Conqueror?
500
strongest Germanic kingdom to emerge from Western Europe. Clovis was their king.