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Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1291
Crusades are fought
The Christians wanted to take control of Jerusalum. The Christians fought the Muslims. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance begins
The Renaissance was the "Re-birth" of art and literature. People wanted to show that they were rich why showing off/buying things. -
Jan 1, 1337
100 Years War begins
The 100 Year War started with Edward III atempting to take over the French throne. Multiple wars happened at ht esmae time of the 100 Year War. -
Jan 1, 1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
The first sign of the black death was in Messina, Sicily. The black death went on to kill an estimated 25 million people. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty in China
The Ming Dynasty started from a peasent rising. The army quickly became stronger and bigger. After Beijing fell the emperor committed suicide. -
Period: Jan 1, 1405 to Jan 1, 1433
Voyages of Zheng He
Zheng He was in the Imperial Chinese navy. He made seven voyages to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa to explore and trade. Zheng He likely died at sea, and was buried at sea. -
Jan 1, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
In 1431 Cauchon declared her guilty . She was later burned at the stake. Twenty five years after her death Pope Callixtus III re-examined her trail and declared her innocent, he said that she was a martyr. -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
The commander of the Ottomans was 21-year-old Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. A seven week siege followed after the conquest of Constantinople. -
Jan 1, 1455
Johannes Gutenburg - printing press
A hand-set block letters was used to print papers, books, etc. The first think printed was a bible. -
Jan 1, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Columbus visited San Salvador, Cuba, and Hispaniola before making it to what would become America. Columbus never knew that he found something new. -
Jan 1, 1492
Jews, gypsies & moors expelled from Spain
When the expulsion happened many homes were abandonded, children seperated from their mothers. This wreaked havoc on thousands of people. -
Jan 1, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
When arriving in India the Muslim merchants of Calicut didn't greet Da Gama warmly. Later in 1499 when he was leaving he had to fight his way out of the harbor. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Slave trade across Atlantic
Slaves were needed in Europe to work the manual labor jobs after the Black Death. They were also needed as chattel in the Americas. -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to
Safavid Empire
While the Safavid Empire ruled it cover all of Iran, and some of Turkey and Georgia. The empire was a theocracy. -
Jan 1, 1502
Naming of the "New World"
The name "New World" was typically used with the Western Hemisphere. Columbus said that the only reason he thought the plants/animals were strange is because they were new to the men. -
Period: Jan 1, 1503 to Jan 1, 1506
Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"
Reserchers show that the woman in the Mona Lisa was Lisa Gherardin. She was a family member of the Gherardini family of Florence and Tuscany in Italy. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine chapel
It was requested by Pope Julius II that Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the Sistine chapel. Julius wanted the painting to show the glory that Rome had. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
The 95 Theses were basically about how the Catholic Church was corupt by selling indulgences to shorten waiting time to heaven. Shortly after the 95 Theses the Protestant church was founded. -
Jan 1, 1519
Mangellan starts his "around the world" trip
Mangellen started his voyage to find a new route to the Spice Islands. On his voyage he became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean. -
Jan 1, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
The Mughal Empire invaded into India from Afghanistan. They ruled most of the northern India. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henery VIII founds Anglican Church
Henery VIII founded the Anglican Church because he wanted to get his marriage annulled from his wife. The Pope decliened it. Therefore he created The Church of England. -
Jan 1, 1537
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Pizarro used many methods to try to over power the Inca Empire. Such as controling the Incas by converting them to Christianity, Capturing the Incan leader and then offering him as a ransom, and attacking the Incas towns and cities which succeeded. -
Jan 1, 1543
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
The Heliocentric Theory is stating that the sun is in the center. He said that the moon is the only celestial sphere that revolves around the earth. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was important with determaning the outcome of the Counter-Reformation. Pope Paul III who named the Council of Trent did not take any part in the meetings. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Philip II rules Spain
It is said that during Phillip II rule of Spain was its greatest time for power. He ruled his empire through his personal control of official appointments and all forms of patronage. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth I became the queen because her sister died. She later turned England back to Protestant. -
Period: to
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was a cultural life movement. The movement was a big success after the Revolutionary War. -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
Jamestown was created by a proposition. It basically said sail to the new, and begin a settlement. Jamestown was made thirteen years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
Louis XIV was known as the "Sun King". While Louis XVI was controling France he annexed key territories and established his country as the dominant European power. -
Qing Dynasty in China begins
The Qing Dynasty lasted 270 years. The main reason the Qing Dynasty collapsed was the rivall groups. They fought for supremacy. -
Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan
The Leviathan is written about structure of society and legitimate government. It is an example of social contract theory. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Oliver Cromwell pushed for the exicution of Charles II. Cromwell was a Puritan(Protestant). -
Peter I (The Great) becomes Czar
Peter I is best known for his extensive reforms. While Peter I ran Russia he wanted people to think Russia was the best and a really good nation. -
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Catherine the Great rules Russia
Catherine the Great was the longest ruling female of Russia. She was most known for her intelligence and ambitions. -
French Revolution begins
The French Rvolution was the decline of monarchies and churches. It started democracy and nationalism. -
U.S. Constitution is ratified
The U.S. Constitution was ratified when the bill of rights was proposed. Since the constitution has been in tact it has been ammended twenty seven times. -
Reign of Terror begins
The Reign of Terror was called the period of violence. The Girondins and the Jacobins, where marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution". -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon rose hrough the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. He became the emperor at the end of the French Revolution. -
Napoleon defeated at Waterloo
Duke of Wellington beat Napoleon at the Waterloo. Loosing at the Waterloo marked the final defeat of French military leader. -
Tokugawa Shogunate ends
Tokugawa Shogunate was the last military government. The head people of the Tokugawa Shogunate were called Shotguns.
