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Jan 1, 1000
Leif Ericson And Viking Reach North America
Viking, discovered first. Sailed in three ships -
Nov 27, 1095
Crusades
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Jan 1, 1275
Marco Polo Reaches China
His journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale, which became the greatest travelogue -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance
This was a time in Europe of enormous change, cultural and artistic evoluation took place with many new scientific descoveries made. Together they capaulted the world into a more modern way of thinging. -
Jan 1, 1360
Aztec Civilization
The same year, Osman died and was succeeded by his son Orkhan who ruled until 1360. Under Orkahn, the Empire expanded to include central Anatolia and Thrace -
Jan 1, 1490
Inca Civilization
Aztec Empire covers much of Mesoamerica by this time. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher ColumbusDiscovers America
His objective was to sail west until he reached Asia (the Indies) where the riches of gold, pearls and spice awaited. His first stop was the Canary Islands where the lack of wind left his expedition becalmed until September 6. -
Jan 1, 1494
Line of Demarcation
line of demarcation in leagues from the Cape Verde Islands. It did not specify the line in degrees, nor did it identify the specific island or the specific length of its league. -
Jan 1, 1565
St. Augustine- First Permanet Spanish Settlement
Forces or authority for permanently establishing a settlement, Drake left the area. -
Myan Civilization
The strart of the Myan Civilization. Lived in Mexico. -
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Conical America