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Period: Apr 3, 1085 to Mar 3, 1492
the recongista
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Apr 5, 1085
reconqusta
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Period: Mar 19, 1330 to Mar 19, 1521
aztecs
The Aztec /ˈæztɛk/[1] people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to 16th centuries. The Nahuatl words aztecatl [as'tekat͡ɬ] (singular)[2] and aztecah [as'tekaʔ] (plural)[2] mean "people from Aztlan",[3] a mythological place for the Nahuatl-speaking culture of the time, and later adopted as the word to define the Mexica people. -
Apr 5, 1330
aztecs
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Jun 7, 1419
The Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration or Age of Discovery as it is sometimes called, officially began in the early 15th century and lasted until the 17th century. The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of trading partners, new goods, and new trade routes. -
Apr 7, 1481
spanish inquisition
the spanish inquisition was a tribunal established in 1481 by Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. It was intended to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms, and to replace the Medieval Inquisition which was under Papal control. -
Apr 5, 1487
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella took over the Spanish Inquisition
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Period: Apr 5, 1487 to Apr 5, 1501
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella took over the Spanish Inquisition
The Inquisition was created through papal bull, Ad Abolendam, issued at the end of the 12th century by Pope Lucius III as a way to combat the Albigensian heresy in southern France -
Nov 8, 1519
the aztecs and spanish meet
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Feb 15, 1564
Galileo
Galileo was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism. -
Spanish and English were competitors for some years
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France and England ended up as competitors
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pope John Paul called for repentance