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1389
Battle of Kosovo
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Apr 6, 1453
Ottomans attack Constantinople
The Ottomans moved to attack the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans, with 80,000 troops compared to the Byzantine Empire's mere 7,000 took over Constantinople after 2 months of fighting. The emperor of Byzantine was killed in battle. -
1520
Mannerism emerged
Mannerism was a form of art that arose in the 1520s and it depicted the tension caused by religious upheaval. The classic rules of proportion used in the art of that time were set aside to show extreme emotions like suffering and sadness.One of the most famous figures of that time was El Greco, a painter. -
1520
Suleyman I Ruled Ottoman Empire
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1562
French Wars of Religion
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Shah Abbas Ruled Ottoman Empire
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William Shakespeare Appears
William Shakespeare, one of the most famous authors, poets and playwrights of all time appeared around 1592. His plays transformed the world of art and theater. His plays were able to be seen by anybody who wanted to watch, the cheapest fee being two pennies. He was also credited by coming up with various new words and names that are used today. -
Shah Jahan Ruled Muslim Empire
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English Civil War
The English Civil War was between the supporters of the Parliament and the Royal Family. The supporters of the Parliament were called the Roundheads. The supporters of the Royal Family were called Cavaliers. -
Charles I executed
King Charles I's actions upset the Parliament. After the English Civil War he was beheaded due to treason. The monarchy was abolished. -
Witchcraft Trials
The Witch Trials were targeted widows in their 50s. Women were burned or hung if they were accused of being witches. This happened in a time of tension and fear, therefore encouraging people to make irrational decisions such as these witch trials. -
Monarchy Restored
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Peter the Great Becomes Czar
Peter the great was an absolute monarch who claimed divine power. To westernize Russia's military he borrowed European technology. He had a sense of fear around his ruling. -
The Sun King Dies
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Battle of Plassey
Sir Robert Clive led British troops into the Battle of Plassey. The mogul court gave the east india trading company the power to collect taxes. He led an army of about 3,000 and won.
