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Period: 500 to
Early Civilazations to Civil War
Ongoing timeline for 7th Social Studies -
Jan 1, 600
Mayan Civilization
The Mayan Civilization lived in Southern Civilization. They built cities and temples. The Civilization ended because of lack of resources. -
Jan 1, 1000
Leif Ericson and Vikings reach North America
Leif Ericson and his crew, known as "vikings," were the first people that landed in North America, excluding Greenland, approximately 500 years before Columbus. -
Jan 1, 1095
Crusades Begin
The crusades was a time of disagreement between religions. Knights during this time were known as Crusaders. This is where the holy wars begin. -
Jan 1, 1275
Marco Polo reaches China
Marco Polo reaches China. On his way to China, he would have found a "nut bigger then a human head," (coconut) a "unicorn," (rhino) and be robbed by thieves. -
Jan 1, 1291
Crusades end
The crusades killed many men fighting for their Gods. The word "crusade" means "holy war." This is when theses wars end. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance begins
The Renaissance was a time of art, culture and inventions. This is when that timespan began. -
Jan 1, 1360
Aztec Civilization
The Aztec were located in present day Mexico. They had many Gods. Then an Explorer named Cortez came and wanted to fight. His crew disagreed, so what he did was he burned their ships. Then they fought and won. -
Jan 1, 1490
Inca Civilization
The Inca were settled in modern day Chile. They were a very industrialized civilization. After there defeat by Pizzaro, their civilization crumbled. -
Aug 6, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers America
Christopher Columbus discovers America. He thought he found India, calling the natives there "Indians," thinking he landed in the Indies. -
Jan 1, 1494
Line of Demarcation
This line was used to seperate different nations. Without it, the world might be a different place. -
Renaissance ends
The Renaissance was a time of an industrial boom. Great inventors and painters, such as Da Vinci, lived in this era. This is the point where this era ends.
