The European Middle Ages are normally thought of as being the time period of 400 A.D. to 1500 A.D. The fall of the Roman Empire, Germanic Tribe Invasions, and the rise of Christianity began the Middle Ages. Feudalism played a tremendous part in European history. The majority of the people were peasants who reported to the lords. A code of chivalry was developed for the knights. Towns became the center of commerce and guilds were developed, causing the weakening of feudal ties. In England, individual rights came to the forefront by trial by jury and the Magna Carta. Myths and legends played a significant role in the superstitions of this time period.
