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Jan 1, 1405
Zheng He takes first voyage
This was significant because this was the first time an expedition was launched to sail the oceans. -
Jan 1, 1419
Prince Henry founds first navigation school
This was significant because these navigation schools were what allowed European sailors to be successful in their voyages. -
Jan 1, 1433
Ming China adopts isolationist policy following Zheng He’s seventh voyage
This was significant because this was the first time that China decided to focus on fortifying their homeland rather than exploring. -
Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus lands in Hispaniola
This was a significant event because he disocovered a continent. -
Jan 1, 1494
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas
This was important because this allowed for the continuation of exploration. -
Jan 1, 1498
Vasco da Gama reaches India
This was important because De Gama found a trade route that allowed the Portuguese to trade for spices, silk, and gems. -
Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes shogun of Japan
Tokugawa was important because he completed the unification of Japan, and defeated his rivals. 3 years later he became the shogun of Japan. -
Manchus establish Qing Dynasty in China
The Qing Dynasty was important because they expanded China's borders to include Taiwan, Chinese Central Asia, Mongolia, and Tibet.
