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Period: 1096 to 1291
Crusades are Fought
A war between Christians and Muslims. Fought for the holy land. An unsuccessful attempt, but it did expand trade routs. -
1300
Renaissance Begins
French word for rebirth. Started studying Greek and Roman. Started in Italy. -
1337
100 Year War Begins
A long struggle between Italy and France for the French throne. Actually 116 years. Had many allies and combatants in the war. -
1340
Black Death Begins in Europe
A series of plaque that killed more people than any sickness. Caused an entire country to go into panic. Was what many thought to be the end of the world. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc Burnt at the Stake
She was charged of heresy. Died of the smoke inhalation. She was accused of witchcraft because she claimed to hear voices -
1440
Johannes Gutenberg printing press
Johannes Gutenberg invents his famous Printing Press. -
Period: 1492 to 1500
Colombian Exchange
A widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, population, technology, and much more. -
1503
Mona Lisa Completed
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1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
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Period: 1509 to 1547
King Henry VIII Reign
The time that King Henry VIII ruled. -
1513
"The Prince"
A book created by Niccolò Machiavelli that said the ends justify the means. -
1514
Battle of Chaldiran
The Ottomans threw over the Safavid Empire. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther post 95 Theses
Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the church -
Period: 1520 to 1566
Sultan Suleyman's Reign
The time that Suleyman the Magnificent ruled over the Ottoman Empire. -
1521
Cortez Defeats Aztecs
Cortez Defeats the Aztec Empire. -
Period: 1545 to 1563
Counter Reformation
A response to protestant reformation initiated by the Roman Catholic Church. -
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Era of Samurai
The time that the Samurai were respected and used. -
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Opium War
A war between Britain and China that fought over China's sovereignty and the trade of Opium
