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Period: 1096 to 1291
Crusades are fought
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims. They we're trying to fight for the holy land(Land of Israel). The Crusades we're unsuccessful ,but they expanded trade routes. -
1300
Renaissance Begins
There was a huge change in art. I thought Leonardo da vinci. They studied the ancient greeks and romans. -
1337
100 year War Begins
It was a long fight between England and France. 3.5 million people died in this war. It was a long problem that scarred kings and kingdoms of France and England. -
1347
Black Death begins in Europe
It started in October when 12 ships from the black sea docked at Mesilina. It killed 30-60% of Europe's population. The first we're symptoms of the black death occurred in the fall of 1347. -
Period: 1405 to 1433
Zheng He's Voyage
His main purpose was to destroy the pirates to clear the seaway. Also, he wanted to keep good relationships with countries overseas. He is a Chinese explorer and fleet commander. -
1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the stake
She died when she was only 19 years old. She was burned at the stake on charges of heresy. Many things lead to her death such as using magic, strong in speaking out faith(she did not not act proper a woman in church), and pure obedience to God. -
1440
Johannes Gutenburg printing press (E)
He is known for the movable type printing press. After this happened it started the printing revolution in Europe. Also, is referred to as the most important invention in modern times. -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
The capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The capture of the city marked the end of it. A key event in the late middle ages. -
Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
The main goal was to convince the heretics to return to the true Christian faith. This was established by Catholic Monarchs King Ferdinand II and and Queen Isabella. Also known as The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition. -
Period: Aug 22, 1485 to Apr 21, 1509
King Henry VII Reign
He was the last king of England. He became the king of England after the death of his father. He was able to run England productively and precisely. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
He was in search of a westward route to Asia to access spices and other goods. This led instead to a discovery of the New World between Europe and Asia. He made a total of four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1502. -
Period: 1492 to
Columbian Exchange
Also known as the Columbian Interchange. Explains why Indian nations collapsed and European colonies succeed after his arrival in the new world in 1492. The Native Americans and Europeans we're infected by disease. -
1503
Mona Lisa Completed 1506
This painting was painted by Leonardo da vinci. This painting is such a masterpiece because of the techniques that we're involved in painting it. He painted Mona Lisa in Flourence, Italy. -
1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is high renaissance art. It is the most famous painted indoor spaces in the world. Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel lasted for 4 years. -
Aug 23, 1514
Battle of Chaldiran
Ottomans won a decisive victory over the Safavids of Iran. Then they kept on going to gain control of Anatolia. It marked the first Ottoman expansion into eastern Anatolia. -
1517
Martin Luther post 95 theses
Martin Luther the 95 theses to the church and made copies for the people in charge of catholic church. The 95 theses we're important because they explained how the selling of indulgences was bad. The 95 theses we're written in Latin. -
Period: Sep 30, 1520 to Sep 6, 1566
Sultan Suleiman Reign
He was the only son of Sultan Selim I. Known as Suleiman the Magnificent. He became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1520. -
1521
Cortez Defeats Aztecs
Cortez men defeated the city pretty bad. Smallpox killed many Native Americans which weakened the Aztec empire.He invaded Mexico in 1519 and conquered the Aztec Empire. -
1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
A huge battle erupted between the army of Cortes and and the Aztec people under the rule of Montezuma. The Aztecs believed the disasters warned of the fall of their empire. Cortes arrived on the east coast of Mexico. -
1532
"The Prince"
The prince is a book by Niccolo Machiavelli. It describes how to acquire and maintain political power. Wrote about political reality rather than theory. -
1532
Pizarro Defeats Incas
This was on of the most important campaigns in the Spanish Colonization. When Pizarro arrived the Incas we're just ending a civil war. The Inca emperor was kidnapped and held for ransom. -
Period: 1545 to
Counter Reformation
Also referred to as the "Catholic Reformation". This begun with the Council of Trent and ending at the close of the Thirty Years War. Dissatisfaction with the Catholic Church was a factor. -
Period: to
Slave Trade
Transportation by slave traders of enslaved African people mainly to the Americas. Regularly used the triangular trade route and it's middle passage. Existed from the 16th century to the 19th century's. -
Period: to
End of the Samurai
Japan was governed by the Samurai at the beginning. The Samurai we're trained professional warriors that had to follow a strict code of ethics known as Bushido. It required them to be obedient and if you failed to obey your lord you we're expected to commit suicide. -
William Shakespeare's Death
He died at the age of 52. He died within a month of signing a document which he begins describing himself as being in perfect health. He was buried in Holy Trinity Church. -
Taj Mahal Completed
The Taj Mahal was completed in 1648. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built it in loving memory of his wife. His wife died giving birth to their 14th child. -
Lord George McCartney Expelled
He was a British Salesman, and diplomat. He is remembered as Britain's Success in the Seven Years War. Also, the territorial expansion as the Treaty of Paris. -
Period: to
Opium War
These two wars occurred in the mid 19th century. It involved China and the British Empire. One of the clashes included this war. -
Period: to
Queen Elizabeth's Reign
She is the longest reigning monarch. She became the longest British Monarch on September 9, 2015 when she exceeded the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria. On February 6, 2017 she became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee.
