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Period: 1096 to 1291
The Crusades are Fought
A holy war between Christians and Muslims. It was an unsuccessful campaign. They extended trade routes. -
1300
The Renaissance Begins
The french word Renaissance means rebirth. It brought us compelling art from Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and others. The Renaissance began in Italy. -
1337
100 Year War Begins
It was a war between England and France. It was fought over the succession to the French throne. Each of the sides brought allies into the fight. -
1340
The Black Death Begins in Europe
It was spread by trade ships carrying diseased rats. People believed it to be a bad omen from God. It killed half of the population of humans. -
Period: 1405 to 1433
Zheng He's Voyages
He was a Chinese mariner,explorer, diplomat, fleet admiral, and court eunuch. Zheng commanded voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433. He was originally was named Ma He, but later adopted the surname Zheng. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake
Nicknamed "The Maid of Orleans." She was burned at the stake on charges of heresy. She lead the French to victory over the English. -
1440
Johannes Gutenberg printing press
The printing press enabled the mass production of books. This made it easier for information to travel faster and accurately. He recreated the first bible using his printing press. -
May 29, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Constantinople had withstood many attacks prior to the attack of the Ottomans. The Ottomans attack Constantinople's great walls using cannons and gun powder. It took the Ottomans 73 days to break through the walls of Constantinople. -
Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
It began under Ferdinand and Isabella. It was a group of inquisitions within the government system of the Catholic Church whose aim was to combat public heresy committed by baptized Christians. -
1492
Christopher Columbus lands in the new world
He left Spain in August 1492.He landed in the Bahamas. He originally heading for India and thought had achieved that, but he did not. -
Period: 1492 to
The Columbian Exchange
This is also known as the Columbian interchange. It began after Columbas "discovered" America. This event was the exchange of food, animals, and dieses between the new world and the old world. -
1506
Mona Lisa Completed 1506
The Mona Lisa is considered "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world." In 1911 Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa from its former owner. The Mona Lisa is worth an estimated 620 million dollars. -
1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
It was painted between 1508 and 1512. It is also viewed as a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. Contrary to popular belief Michelangelo actually painted the Sistine Chapel in a standing position rather than lying down. -
Period: 1509 to Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VIII Reign
King Henry VIII had two daughters and one son. His son , Edward, was crowned at the age of nine, but died at the age of 15 due to illness. He split from the Roman Catholic church because they did not let him divorce his then wife. -
1514
Battle of Chaldiran
It took place in Chaldoran County, northwestern Iran. It ended with a decisive victory for the Ottoman Empire against the Safavid Empire. As a result, the Ottomans took over Eastern Anatolia, northern Iraq and northwestern Iran. -
1517
Martin Luther post 95 Theses
The 95 Theses was posted on the doors of the church. This is what started the Reformation. He became a well known civil rights leader. -
Period: 1520 to 1566
Sultan Suleyman Reign
He is commonly known as Suleyman the Magnificent. He was the tenth longest reigning Sultan of the Ottoman empire. During that reign, the Ottoman state ruled anywhere from 15 to 25 million people. -
1521
Cortez Defeats Aztecs
This is considered a landmark victory for the European settlers. Following the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico, a huge battle erupted between the Spanish and the Aztecs under the rule of Montezuma. Though the Spanish were greatly out numbered they defeated the Aztec army. -
1521
Cortez conquers the Aztecs
Following their arrival in Mexico, a huge fight erupted. This happened under the rule of Montezuma. Though they were outnumbered, the Spanish managed to defeat the Aztecs and conquer their land. -
1532
"The Prince"
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli. One of his goals when writing The Prince was to win the favor of Lorenzo de' Medici. It is thought to be one of the most controversial books ever written. -
Period: 1545 to 1545
The Counter Reformation
This is also known as the Catholic Reformation or the Catholic Revival. It started with the Council of Trent and came to an ended following the close of the Thirty Year War. It was the period of Catholic resurgence initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation. -
Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Queen Elizabeth’s reign
She was the last of five monarchs of the House of Tudor. She is the longest reigning monarch. Some still remember her as the greatest ruler. -
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Slave trade
The Atlantic slave trade involved the transportation by slave traders of enslaved African people. They were mainly transported to the Americas. 20 percent of these people died through the middle passage due to poor conditions and tight living spaces. -
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Era of the Samuri
They were the warriors of pre-modern Japan. They were the highest ranking in their military during their time. Eventually became the highest ranking social caste in the Edo period. -
William Shakespeare's Death
Shakespeare was and is still considered one of the best play writes in history.The way that he died is still a mystery today. He is buried in Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. -
Taj Mahal Completed
The Taj Mahal is an ivory white mausoleum. It resides on the south bank of the Yamuna river. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor of the time, Shah Jahan, for his favorite wife that passed during the birth of their 14th child. -
Period: to
Opium War
Two wars fought between China and the British Empire. Fought over trade of opium and China's sovereignity. THe clashes include the First and Second Opium War.
