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Nov 17, 1440
Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable printing press, facilitating the mass printing of the bible. This made the difference between past rebellions and the reformation. With the printing press, more people had access to Lutheranistic ideas. This was important because people had portable bibles with them, in the language they could actually read in as well. By so, people could actually learn the Bible easier. -
Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Europe 1450-1650 Developments
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Dec 1, 1450
Humanism/Individualism
Individualism and humanism slowly overtook theism (one god ruler) especially in the Renaissance as the people started to oppose the church. People started to make decisions based on their own beliefs.
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Jan 1, 1480
Medical Research
Leonardo da Vinci researched the human anatomy, drawing detailed diagrams. -
Jan 1, 1500
Charles V of Hapsburg
Birth of Charles V of Hapsburg, who became Lord of the Netherlands in 1515, King of Spain in 1516, and was elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1519. He ruled most of Europe until his abdictation in 1556. -
Jan 1, 1517
Counter-Reformation
Martin Luther wrote to Bishop Albert of Mainz, protesting against the church selling indulgences, along with many other things. This was the uprising for the reformation/counter-reformation. Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg. This was important because Luther allowed people to recognize what the Church is doing is wrong, and wanting to change their ways. -
Jan 1, 1532
"The Prince"
1532: Niccolo Machiavelli wrote “The Prince”, which emphasized the need for those in power to retain their power, in a ruthless and merciless ways. -
Jan 1, 1538
Neo Map
The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection presented by the Flemish geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator. It is important because this map projection led to the form of the globe in our classrooms. -
Jan 1, 1541
Heliocentric Theory
Copernicus publishes the heliocentric theory. The heliocentric model is a theory that places the Sun as the center of the universe, and the planets orbiting around it. The heliocentric model replaced geocentrism, which is the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe. It is important because the current solar system is based on his theory. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I of Tudor becomes Queen of England. Her reign witnessed widespread increase in literacy and great achievements in the arts - great poets and playrights emerged during her era such as William Shakespeare.The reign of Queen Elizabeth I also saw significant expansion overseas. Great explorers were encouraged such as Sir Francis Drake. She achieved an excellent reputation as a good and wise ruler, who was truly loved by her people. -
Baroque Art
The Baroque art started during the Counter Reformation, and the art usually portrayed religion and or glorified monarchy. It also displayed the artistic element of the revival of spiritual life in the Catholic Church. That includes scenes reinforced Catholic practices that the Protestants attacked, especially the role of saints. Other types of Baroque art typically shows religious or mythical scenes. They also focused on human emotions and facial expressions. -
GG MOON(s)
1610: Galileo Galilei improves the telescope and discovers the four moons of Jupiter. -
Novum Organum
Francis Bacon published Novum Organum which formed an early stage of the scientific method. It included use of experimental research, and inductive reasoning. It is important because the research can still be seen in the modern scientific method. -
Treaty of Westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia (German: Westfälischer Friede) was a series of peace treaties signed between May and October 1648 in the Westphalian cities of Osnabrück and Münster, This was important because it marked the end of the 30 years war.
