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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
The Renaissance
The Renaissance was the rebirth of the culture in Europe after the plague struck. -
Jan 1, 1418
Prince Henry's school founded
Around 1418, Prince Henry the Navigator founded a school in Portugal to teach young kids how to navigate, sail, etc. -
Jan 1, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
The sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed II, decided he wanted to take down Constantinople (eventually leading to the fall of the Roman Empire). In order to do so, Mehmed II increased his artillery and commanded many attacks on the city. -
Period: Jan 1, 1481 to Jan 1, 1566
Peak of Ottoman Empire
The Peak of the Ottoman empire happened under the rule of Suleyman. The decline began when Suleyman decided he was done with his sultan duties, -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus discovers the Americas
When Columbus left Spain in 1492 his objective was to find a route to India. However, Columbus landed in the Americas. -
Oct 15, 1492
Tobacco introduced Europe
Tobacco was first introduced to Europe through Christopher Columbus. Because, the American Indians offered him some as a gift, then he brought it back to Europe. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement, signed June 7, 1494, that settled the conflict between Portugal and Spain over land in the New World. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco de Gama finds water route around the tip of Africa
Vasco de Gama was a Portuguese explorer who found a water route to India by sailing around Africa. -
Jan 1, 1509
Erasmus' "Praise of Folly"
Eramus' "Praise of Folly" was written in 1509 and printed in 1511. It is a satire about Erasmus' life. -
Jan 1, 1517
Mona Lisa finished
Painting by Leonardo de Vinci in the 1500s. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Wrote by Martin Luther, the 95 Theses was a list of complaints about the sale of indulgences. -
Aug 13, 1521
Cortez conquers the Aztecs
The conquest for the taking of the Aztec Empire began in 1519 and ended on August 13, 1521. The conquest was lead by Hernando Cortez, Spanish conquistador. -
Sep 6, 1522
Magellan circumnavigates the globe
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to fully circumnavigate the globe in the 1500s. -
Jan 1, 1526
Start of the Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire began in Northern India and later spread over India. The Mughal Empire was important because it introduced new trade goods; textiles. -
Jan 1, 1533
Pisarro conquer's the Incas
Pisarro killing the last emperor of the Incan Empire marked the end of the conquest to take over the Incan Empire. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 14, 1563
Council of Trent
Council of Trent defined official Catholic positions and reinforced doctrines and ceremonies. -
Spanish Armada defeated
The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English Navy, which was lead by Sir Francis Drake. On July 29, Sir Francis Drake sent eight burning ships to the Spanish harbor. The Spanish, panicked, sailed all their boats out to sea, away from the fire. When the Spanish sailed away from the fire and into the sea, the English Navy was waiting for them, ready to attack. Thus the defeat of the Spanish Armada. -
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" was premiered on September 21, 1599 -
Copernicus' Heliocentric theory published
Copernicus' heliocentric theory which was the thoery that the Earth was sun-centered. His theory was rejected by the Catholic church for differing from the Catholic beliefs. -
Gaileo's first telescopes
Gaileo created the first telescope in 1609. He supported Coppernicus' heliocentric theory. Also, Gaileo observed Jupiter and Saturn. Like Copernicus, Gaileo's work was rejected by the Catholic Church. Gaileo was later placed under arrest by the Catholic Church. -
William Harvey discovered circulation of blood
By studying the human vasucular system and conducting many expieriements, William Harvey came to the conclusion that blood is continously circulating in your body, while living, in 1616. -
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30 Years War
The 30 Years War was mainly between the Catholic Spain and
Protestant England. Also, between the Hapsburgs of Austria and the Bourbon family in France. The war was religiously based until Cardinal Richielieu came in and decided to change the focus to political/economical. -
Discarte's "Discourse on Method"
"Discourse on Method" was written by Rene Discartes in 1637. -
Newton's Laws of Gravity
Sir Issac Newton created the Laws of Gravity. These laws governed how things will move and interact. His laws lead to people thinking of the universe outside religion. -
Anglican Church started
Church started by King Henry VIII, the main reason behind the beginning was the pope wouldn't allow King Henry VIII to divorce another one of his wifes. Therefore, King Henry VIII decided to start his own church, with his rules. -
Taj Mahal built
The Taj Mahal was built by an India leader, as a tribute to his wife.
