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Date commonly cited as the beginning of the Middle AgesDeath of MuhammadMuslim territory is now most of the Middle EastMoors invade Spain (will rule regions here until 1492)Martel repels Moorish invaders at Tours, halting Islam's advance into EuropeCharlemagne begins reignFeudalism beginsLast Carolingian ruler of France dies without an heir, and Capet takes throne, establishing a dynasty that will last until 1328.Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church finally officially separate.William the Conqueror's Norman invasionEl Cid defeats Almoravids at Valencia (Christian effort to reclaim Spain from its Muslim conquerors)1st Crusade: European Victory2nd crusade: European lossAverroës: The Incoherence of the Incoherence3rd Crusade: TreatyPope Innocent III begins reign: high point of Church's power4th Crusade (finally) beginsPeriods
Early Middle AgesHigh Middle AgesAucassin et Nicolette?
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