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Jan 1, 1096
Crusades are fought
The Crusades were fought between the Muslims and the Christians. The Crusades brought power to European Kings due to loss of nobles, crossbows to battle, and an increase in trade routes. The crusades were an important time becuase of the expansion that it brought to the world. Went from 1096- 1201. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance Begins
Renaissance in French stands for rebirth. The Renissance was a time of great growth in the science world and in the arts as well. Some of the things that the Reniassance brought were the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, Copernicus talking about the sun being the center of the universe and much, much more. 1300s -
Jan 1, 1337
100 Years war begins
Fought between France and England, the Hundred Years war and all about land. England had land in France, and thought that since they already had some land in France, that they should get France too. This is important because it was one of the longest running battles of all time. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Black Death begins in Europe
The Black Death was a horrible illness that plagued the land and wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population. The plague was spread through fleas on rats, and brought to Europe by the Mongols. The plauge was a major event because as said before 1/3 of Europe died. -
Sep 30, 1368
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty which has also been called the Empire of the Great Ming, ruled over the great nation of China for 276 years. The Ming dynasty has been called the greatest era of orderly government and social stability in human history. It is an important period of time because it brought along things like trigonometry. -
Sep 30, 1405
Voyages of Zheng He
Zheng He also known as Cheng Ho, was a major explorer and admiral during the Ming Dynasty. He traveled all over Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He is an important explorer because he led and brought China to much success through trade and war. -
May 30, 1441
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
19 years old when burned at the stake. Helped greatly with France. King is weary of deals with the devil. Became a saint in 1920. This is important because she was a big, big symbol of France during that time, and made France what they were. -
Jan 1, 1445
Johannas Gutenberg - Printing Press
Johannas Gutenberg is credited for creating the first metal printing press with moveable type. It is said to have gotten its roots in China and Korea. His First publication was a 1,282 page bible. His invention made printing books and literature much faster and cheaper and more availible to people. -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans Conquer Constantinople
The conquer of Constantinople was an invasion of the Eastern Roman Empire. The end of the Byzantine Empire which is also known as the end of the middle ages. It is an important event because several people fled to Italy which helped fuel the Renaissance. -
Apr 1, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Done in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. With Spain wanting to seek out the newly found riches in the east, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella paid for Christopher Columbus to make the voyage. Columbus believed that he could sail west from Spain, and make it to China. Unaware that the Americas lay across the Atlantic, Columbus reached a Carribean island about two months into his journey thinking he had his the Asian island knkown as the Indies. -
Jul 30, 1492
Jews, gypsies and moors expelled from Spain.
Along with the travels of Columbus, 1492 also contained the expullsion of some 200,000 jews and others from Spain. The expullsion was part of the Spanish inquisition, they were afraid that if they stayed, that there would be more converts to Judaism. This is important because it is yet another attempt to get rid of the Jewish people, as well as others. -
Sep 18, 1497
De Gama Lands in India
Vasco De Gama was a Porteguese nobleman that sailed to India to open a sea route from Europe to the east. The Portugese were a major part of the exploration of the New World. De Gama was important because he opened up many trade opportunities for Portugul. -
Oct 16, 1500
Slave Trade Across The Atlantic
Slave trade across the Atlantic began after thousands of native americans died from Europeans after the conquest of the new world began. They were taken by force, or bought and traded from other Africans. This is important because there will be several wars over slavery in the future. -
Jan 1, 1501
Safavid Shogunate Ends
The Safavid Empire ruled over parts of Iraq and Iran for a long long time. They were very succesful and were able to take over much of their land because of gunpowder weapons, which dominated in battle. They are important because they are very powerful, just like the Ottomans. -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
jThe Mona Lisa was said to be painted between 1503-1517. The painting is thought to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini. It is an important piece of history becuase it is thought of as not only Leonardo's most famous work, but also one of the most famous pieces of art that has ever been. -
May 10, 1508
Michaelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel are considered some of the greatest in history. This being because of the personalized characterizations of Biblical figures. His art changed the world in the fact that we still look at it in awe today, several hundered years later. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
Martin Luther was very much against the idea of sellng indulgences and thought that they were sinful. In light of his thoughts, he created the Theses which spoke of his opinion that indulgences had no power to remit sin, and posted them on the door of the church. This was a big deal because the door of the church was much considered like a community bulliten board. -
Jan 1, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set off with five ships and 250 men to make a trip around the world. Magellan was killed in a fight against the navies of the Phillipines after months at sea. This is important becuase is 1522, a few members of his crew became the first to completely circumnavigate the world. -
Jan 1, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
The Mughal Empire ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent. They were very powerful and made several different advances in things like astronomy and alchemy. They are important because they are credited for things like the volley gun. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII founds the Anglican Church
After being turned down by the pope to have his marriage annuled. King Henry VIII pushed the protestant reformation forward even more by founding the anglican church, that he would now be the head of. This is important because the Church of England will bring great controversy with the rest of Europe. -
Jan 1, 1537
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Took over the already weak Inca empire that was suffering from smallpox. He sailed for spain. He is an important man because he will have a major role in the conquering of the new world. -
Jan 1, 1543
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
Copenicus was facinated by the geocentric theory, and questioned it as it did not explain the movements of the sun moon and planets accurately. So after careful time and reasearch, Copernicus came up with the heliocentric theory and made a giant impact. This is important becuase the heliocentric theory was not widely accepted until then. -
Oct 16, 1545
Council Of Trent
The council of trent was one of the Roman Catholic Church's most important councils. It was prompted by the Protestant Reformation, and has been described as the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation. It is important because the counter-reformation will be huge, in the way that the Catholic's decide to rebuild their faith. -
Sep 16, 1555
Naming of the "New World"
The term "New World" refers to the newly discovered land across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans from Europe and Asia. The new world will bring many new things and many new ideas, and inventions to the world. The naming of the new world is important because it will lead to many new wars, new trade, and new wealth. -
Oct 16, 1556
Phillip II Rules Spain
Phillip II was a major king of Spain, he also ruled over Italy and Portugal for a small period of time. He is most known for sending Spanish soldiers into England after being fed up with Sir Francis Drake's actions as a legal pirate. He is an important man because Spain was a very powerful nation at the time. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth was the Protestant daughter of King Henry the VIII. One of the major things she did in power was make the Church of England much more prominent and known. She is known as one of the best rulers England ever had. -
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was a cultural movement of intellectuals beginning in Western Europe that focused on reason and individualism as opposed to tradition. This is an important time because of the things that will appear out of it. 1600-1792 -
Jamestown, colony in virginia founded.
Jamestown was the first permanant English settlements in the Americas. It is said to have been where the Brittish Empire began. This is important because it will eventually be a part of what will become the United States, and become part of American freedom. -
Qing Dynasty in China Begins
Succeeded by the Republic of China, the Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China. During the Qing Dynasty, inventions such as the machine gun made by Dai Zi. This is an important event because it is the last of the Chinese dynasties. -
Thomas Hobbes writes the Leviathan
Regarded as one of the first and most influental examples of the social contract theory, His book talks of rule by an absolute soverign. It is important much like The Prince by Macciavelli. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Oliver Comwell was a major ruler of England. He made the New Model Army which helped Cromwell to become protected at all the time. He is important because he ruled over one of the most powerful nations of his time. -
Peter I (the great) Becomes Czar
Peter the Great is so called because he was one of the most important rulers in Russian history. Under Peter, Russia was transformed into the Russian Empire which had an outstanding military and became extraordinarily powerful. He is an important man because without him Russisa wouldn't be what they are today. -
Catherine the Great Rules Russia
Catherine the Great, who is also known as Catherine II, was a ruler of Russia who controlled from 1762-1796, the longest reign of any female Russian leader. She overthrew her husband's throne with the help of a man she had an affair with. She is important because she greatly expanded Russia. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
Known as Louis the Great and the Sun King, Louis XIV is one very important ruler of France. He is known as a great monarch in the fact that he never doubted his right to be king, and he epitamized monarchies. He is an important ruler because he hepled France fight in 3 major wars. -
US constitution is ratified
The US Constitution is one of the most important documents in history, as it was a part of the early days of the greatest nation on planet earth. It brought things like the Ammendments. It is important because without it we wouldn't have the government we have today and our nation wouldn't be the same. -
French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution was a period of 10 years when France was no longer ruled by the monarch King Louis XVI, and began to be ruled by a republic of the people. King Louis XVI was excecuted by a guillotine. This is an important time in history because monarchies are becoming less and less popular and the rise of democracy is beginning. -
Reign Of Terror Begins
The Reign of Terror aka as The Terror was a time of violence that happened after the beginning of the French Revolution, encouraged by conflict between rival political factions, and marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution". This is important because many many people were killed. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
Napoleon was and is known as one of the most powerful individuals of all time. In his time he conqured over 9 countries and was the most powerful people of all time. He is an important man because he does things in his life that could never be done today. -
Napoleon Defeated at Waterloo
On this fatefull day, Napoleon was defeated by Brittish troops that were led by the Duke of Wellington. In addition to Brittish troops, Belgian, Dutch, and German troops also increased Wellington's ranks. Casualties totaled to about 50,000. This is an important battle because it was the downfall of the great Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Tokuwaga Shogunate Ends
The Tokuwaga Shogunate was the last feudal Japanese military based government. Christians began to appear in the 16th century. This is important because religuous freedom is becoming more and more popular.
