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Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1291
Crusades are fought
The crusades were a series of military campaigns against the Muslims. The Christians and the Muslims both wanted the city of Jerusalism, which led to these military campaigns. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance was a period of time when people wanted to show off there wealth. Renaissance is "rebirth" in French. -
Jan 1, 1337
100 Year War
A war between Europe and France. Conflict arised when the new King of Europe claimed the crown of France. -
Jan 1, 1347
Black Death begins in Europe
The Black Death killed 25 million people. It is known today as the Bubonic Plague. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty in China
Chinease rule between Mongol and Manchu dominance. Influenced West Asia and the Turks. -
Period: Jan 1, 1405 to Jan 1, 1433
Voyages of Zheng He
An admiral in the Imperial Chinese navy, Zheng He made seven voyages. He brought back many different species of animals. -
Jan 1, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at stake
Believed that God had chosen her to lead France against England. She was later captured by Anglo-Burgundian forces and burned at the stake for wichcraft. -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans Conquer Constantinople
Capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Sultan Mehmed II led the Ottomans to victory. -
Jan 1, 1455
Johannes Guttenberg- Printing Press
The first book printed was the Bible. We would not have the Renassance without it. -
Jan 1, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
To get this first trip he needed the queen to approve of this. He obiously got the approval and his mission was to find a direct route to Aisa. -
Jan 1, 1492
Jews, gypsies and moors expelled from Spain
Tens of thousands of refugees died while trying to reach safety. Rumors spread throughout Spain that refugees were smuggling diamonds out of the country. -
Jan 1, 1498
Da Gama Lands in India
Vasco de Gama was the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean. Da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and anchored at Malindi on the east coast of Africa -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Slave Trade Across the Atlantic
As the slaves were taken over out of their will many of them died. They were packed as tight as they possibly could be inside of the boat. -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to
Safavid Empire
Based in what is Iran today. Strong enough to challenge Ottomans and Monghols. -
Jan 1, 1502
Naming of the New World
It was named in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, for his discovery of the mainland of the New World. Vespucci landed in New Orlands. -
Period: Jan 1, 1503 to Jan 1, 1517
Da Vinci Paints the Mona Lisa
Da Vinci's most famous painting. It was of a woman and nobody really know who it is, but its likely of Mona Lisa Gherardini. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo began to work on the frescoes for Pope Julius II. Originally, the pope asked Michelangelo to paint the ceiling with a geometric ornament. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 Thesis
Attacked the Catholic Church because they were selling indulgences to get rid of sins. Said that the Bilble is the center of religious authority. -
Jan 1, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Magellan was considered a traitor to his home country. His crew even claimed mutinany on hiim. -
Jan 1, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
One of the longest running empires. They ruled for about 300 years. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
Started when the Pope wouldn't grant the Kings divorce. King made himself the supreme head of the church of England. -
Jan 1, 1537
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
One of the most important campaigns in the colonization of America. Conquest of the Incas led to spin off campaings of modern day Chile. -
Jan 1, 1543
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
Sun at the center of the universe and planets orbiting around it. It replaced the geocentrism. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563
Council of Trent
Played an important part in determining the outcome of the Counter-Reformation. Was played by Paul III. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Philip II Rules Spain
Governed Spain in its "Golden Age". The economy declined under his rule. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes queen of England
Daughter of King Henry VIII. Her reign is known as the Golden Age. -
Jamestown, Colony in Virgina, is founded
104 settelers were told to find gold. Belived that they were ill suited for the task. -
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Age of Enlightment
Embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. The Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars and revolutions. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
He is known as the Sun King. His reign of France was longer than that of any other known European sovereign. -
Qing Dynasty in China begins
Last imperial dynasty of China. Founded by the non-Chinese people of the Manchus. -
Thomas Hobbs writes Leviathan
Leviathan is a sea serpent. Came up in a Babylonian creation myth. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Cromwell experienced a religious crisis and became convinced that he would be guided to carry out God's purpose. He was elected to represent Cambridge, first in the Short Parliament and then in the Long Parliament. -
Peter I becomes Czar
Known as "Peter the Great". Dragged Russia out of medevil times. -
Period: to
Catherine the Great rules Russia
She expanded the Russian Empire. She is know as the enlightmen deposit. -
French Revolution Begins
Influenced by Enlightenment ideals. Although it failed to achieve all of its goals he movement played a critical role in shaping modern nations. -
US constitution is ratified
Constitution was made after the Articles of Confederation failed. The Constitution was a result of this failure. -
Reign of Terror begins
Public executions were considered educational. 30,000 people lost their lives. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
First Frenchman to hold the title of emperor in a thousand years. Pope Pius VII handed Napoleon the crown that the 35-year-old conqueror of Europe placed on his own head. -
Napoleon defeated at Waterloo
Napoleon suffers defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington, bringing an end to the Napoleonic era of European history. He decided to leave France before counterrevolutionary forces could rally against him. -
Tokugawa Shogunate ends
Final era of traditional Japanese government. Tokugawa Ieyasu’s dynasty of shoguns presided over 250 years of peace and prosperity in Japan.
