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Period: Nov 11, 1400 to
The Renaissance
The Renaissance was around the time periods of the 1400s to the 1700s. It is known as the "rebirth" of art and the birth of modern art. -
Jan 1, 1418
Prince Henry's School is Founded
Prince Henry’s school taught people about navigation, ships, and sailing. -
Nov 8, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Constatinople, on of the most hevily guarded cities fell by the Ottoman Turks. -
Period: Nov 8, 1481 to Nov 8, 1566
The Peak of the Ottoman Empire
The Peak of the Ottoman Empire was at the end of the 14th century and part of the 15th century. -
Nov 8, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
Columbus discuvers the Americas but thinks he has arrived in India. -
Nov 8, 1492
Tabacco is Introduced to Europe
Tobacco was first introduced to Europe through trade with the Americas. -
Nov 8, 1494
Treaty of Tordasillas
The Treaty of tordasillas was signed between the Spanish and Portugal for the reson of fighing over land. -
Nov 8, 1498
Vasco de Gama Finds a Water Route to India
Vasco de Gama finds water route around the tip of Africa to india. -
Nov 8, 1500
The Start of the Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire arises in the 16th century. -
Nov 8, 1509
Erasmus' "Praise of Folly"
Erasmus’ wrote his famous book the "Praise of Folly" -
Nov 8, 1517
Mona Lisa Finished
Leonardo de Vinci finishes one of the most famous paintings in the world, the Mona Lisa -
Nov 8, 1517
The 95 Theses
The 95 theses was a list of things that Matin Luther did not think were corect about the Catholic Church. These were pinned to the door of a church near him. -
Nov 8, 1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
Hernan Cortez conquers the Aztecs and takes everything from their civilization. -
Nov 8, 1522
Magellan Circumnavigates the Globe
Magellan is the first person to lead a voyage arounf the globe. -
Nov 8, 1524
Pizzaro Conquers the Incans
Pissarro conqueror’s the Incas in two seperate trips, one trip was in 1524 and the other in 1526. -
Nov 8, 1543
Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory is Published
Copernicus' theory explaining that the sun is the center of the universe was finally published. -
Nov 8, 1545
The Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was part of the Catholic Reformation and it's purpose was to re-evaluate the church's teachings. -
Nov 11, 1562
Anglican Church started
Henry the VIII split away from the Catholic Cherch because they would not allow him a devorice. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Queen Elizabeth defeats the Spanish Armada -
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Shakespeare’s writes his famous play, "Julius Caesar" -
Galileo’s first telescope
Galileo’s first telescope was used it to obseve outer space. -
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The 30 years war
The 30 years war was a war over religion in Europe. -
William Harvey discovered circulation of blood
William Harvey releases his discovery about blood circulation to the world -
Taj Mahal built
Shah Jahan builds the Taj Mahal for his wife. -
Discartes’ Discourse on Method
Discartes’ Discourse on Method was published in 1637. -
Newton’s Laws of gravity
Newton’s 3 Laws of Gravity were published.
