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Block 2 Mayer, Jadon 2018 Timeline

  • 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.
  • Renaissance Begins
    1300

    Renaissance Begins

    French word for rebirth. Started studying Greek and Roman. Started in Italy.
  • 100 Year War Begins
    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.
  • Black Death Begins in Europe
    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.
  • Joan of Arc Burnt at the Stake
    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
  • Johannes Gutenberg printing press
    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.
  • Mona Lisa Completed
    1503

    Mona Lisa Completed

  • Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
    1508

    Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel

  • Period: 1509 to 1547

    King Henry VIII Reign

    The time that King Henry VIII ruled.
  • "The Prince"
    1513

    "The Prince"

    A book created by Niccolò Machiavelli that said the ends justify the means.
  • Battle of Chaldiran
    1514

    Battle of Chaldiran

    The Ottomans threw over the Safavid Empire.
  • Martin Luther post 95 Theses
    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.
  • Cortez Defeats Aztecs
    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