-
Period: Jan 1, 1393 to Jan 1, 1460
Prince Henry the Navigator
A Potuguese prince that helped sponsor oceanic exploration from Europe and dedicated his life to improving navigation. -
Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Songhay Empire
Songhai contolled large amounts of the salt and gold trade which gave them wealth and power over West Africa. -
Period: Jan 1, 1451 to Jan 1, 1481
Reign of Mehmed the Conqueror
Mehmed destroyed Constantinople and turned it into Istanbul -
Period: Jan 1, 1453 to
Ottoman Dynasty
The Ottoman dynasty lasted for hundreds of years and controlled Anatolia, Thrace, Madedonia, and parts of Bulgaria amd Serbia. -
Jan 1, 1455
Beginning of Portuguese Slave Trade
The introduction of Slavery into African countries. -
Period: Jan 1, 1464 to Jan 1, 1492
Reign of Sunni Ali
He was a very successful military leader when he ruled and gained a lot of land. -
Period: Jan 1, 1483 to Jan 1, 1546
Martin Luther
He wrote the 95 Thesis and inspired the Protestant Reformation. He believed in salvation through faith in religion. -
Jan 1, 1488
Dias' Voyage into Indian Ocean
On this voyage, Dias became the first person to reach the Cape of Good Hope, This new route allowed Europeans to trade with Asia and Africa without having to go through the Middle East. -
Jan 1, 1492
Comlumbus' First Voyage
Columbus discovered the Americas on this trip while trying to find an alternate way to the Indian Ocean. This trip paved the way for new explorers. -
Jan 1, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
Split the world up between Spain and Portugal. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Qing Dynasty
The beginning of the Republic of China snd the end of emporers. It began when the Ming fell. -
Period: Jan 1, 1502 to
Safavid Dynasty
the Safavid Dynasty helped to establish and spread Shi'a Islam in most of Iran. -
Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jan 1, 1564
John Calvin
The founder of Calvinism. Believed that everyone was predestined. -
Period: Jan 1, 1519 to Jan 1, 1521
Spanish Conquest of Mexico
The conquistadors took over tribes in Mexico such as the Aztecs. They gained great territory in the Americas and their plantations helped develop African slave trade. -
Period: Jan 1, 1520 to Jan 1, 1566
Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent
He ruled the Ottoman when it was at its highest peak. He built mosques, aqueducts, and bridges. -
Jan 1, 1540
Foundation of Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a religious order founded by Saint Ignatius Loyola. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563
Council of Trent
Pope Paul III founded the coucil. the main goals were to condemn the Protestants, justify the Catholic Church, and redefine the relationship between good works and faith towards salvation. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Reign of Akbar
The House of Wisdom was established during his reign and was used to translate important documents and literature. -
Period: Jan 1, 1564 to
Galileo Galilei
An astronomer who discovered the Earth is round. Improved the telescope, military compass, and thermometer. -
Period: Jan 1, 1572 to
Reign of Emperor Wanli
Ascended the throne at the age of nine and ruled during the latter portion of the Ming Dynasty. -
Spanish Armada
Sailed from Spain with the task of overthrowing the Protestant England led by Queen Elizabeth I. -
Period: to
Tokugawa Shogunate
The Edo period in Japan. They experienced a time of feudal military dictatorship which established a rigid caste system. -
Period: to
Thirty Years' War
Germany and Spain were divided into smaller territories and lost power. The Catholic Church also lost power and the Peace of Westphalia was created. -
Period: to
John Locke
A philosopher during the Enlightenment period. His work inspired Jefferson when writing the Declaration of Independence for the United States. -
Peace of Westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia stated that citizens had to honor their nation, not foriegn ones. -
Period: to
Mughal Dynasty
During this dynasty there were avances in music, calligraphy, science, astronomy, and literature, It covered most of India. -
Period: to
Seven Years' War
The last major conflict before the French Revolution to involve all the great powers of Europe. -
Establishment of 1st Colony in Australia
The British established a colony in Australia. -
Period: to
Haitian Revolution
A slave revolt in the French colony of Saint Domingue. -
End of the British Slave Trade
The act abolished slave trade, but not slavery itself.
