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Period: 12,000 BCE to 600 BCE
The Omlecs
Earliest known civilization in mesoamerica. Had many sculptures and a strong religon. -
Period: 1800 BCE to 800
The Maya
Strong religion and had many temples and art based on their beliefs. -
1095
Pope Urban calls for Crusades in the Holy Land
Pope Urban called for a Holy war against the Muslims to get the holy land. This is also called a crusade. -
1200
Europe is a Farming Economy
Feudalism let people get their food by farming. -
Period: 1200 to 1521
The Aztec
Was a very large empire that had a lot of fighting and war. -
1271
Marco Polo travels to the East
Marco Polo travels east of India for trade. -
1289
Crusades end
The crusades and journey come to an end. -
1293
Polos journey home
The Polos began their 2-year journey home bringing ivory, jewels, jade, porcelain, and silk. Many died on the journey and only 18 were left by the time they made it home. -
1298
Polo imprisoned and writes his book
Marco Polo writes his book explaining a lot about his travels. -
Period: 1300 to
The Renaissance
Cultural "rebirth" when new inventions and art were at its peak. -
Period: 1400 to 1532
The Inca
The Inca were very smart and had complex highways and roads for their time. -
1415
Capture of Ceuta
The Portuguese captured the fortress of Ceuta in Africa. This was the start of their dream to control global gold markets. -
1419
Discovery of Maderia
The Maderia Islands were discovered by Prince Henery and Portugal. -
1427
Azores Dicovered
The Azores Islands were found by Prince Henry and Portugal. -
1434
Successful Return Voyage by Prince Henry
After 15 failed voyages, one of Prine Henry's ships made a successful return voyage. -
1440
Printing Press
The printing press was invented majorly helping spread information and news out to traders and explorers. -
1469
Ferdinand and Isabella Marriage
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified Catholic Spain. The start of a nation with global power. -
1488
Bartolomeu Reaches Eastern Coast of Africa
Bartolomeu Reaches Eastern Coast of Africa in March after going around the tip. -
Oct 12, 1492
Hispaniola
Colombus reached Hispaniola believing he had landed in the East Indies. -
1519
Cortes invades the Aztec
Cortes comes in using new techniques to invade the Aztec. -
1529
Pizarro Invades the Inca
Pizzaro attacked the Inca and invaded the land. -
1529
Pizarro Invades the Inca
Pizarro comes in and takes over the Inca and their land. -
1532
The Inca Fall Under Pizarro's Rule
Pizarro takes over and the Inca are now under his rule. -
Thomas Hobbes writes The Leviathan
Hobbes gives his opinions and thoughts in the Leviathan on people and government. -
John Locke writes The Second Treatise on Government
Locke provides his opinions in The Second Treatise on Government. -
The United States declares Independence July 4
The United States signed the declaration of independence and declared to have independence. -
France writes the Declaration of the Rights of Man
France declares more rights for the people and man. They create the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
Haiti Gains Independence
After the revolt, Haiti gains independence from Spain -
Bolivar and his soldiers begin Venezuela’s fight for independence
Bolivar takes his army out hoping to gain their independence. -
Bolivar’s Gran Columbia gains its independence
After many battles and fights, Gran Columbia now has independence because of Bolivar. -
Jose de San Martin frees Peru from Spain
After fighting, Martin freed Peru from Spain's control. -
Mexico gains independence
After fighting for freedom, Mexico finally gained its independence.
