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563 BCE
Religions-Buddhism
When Gautama passed away his followers began to organize a religious movement, It originated in India and over the next millennia it spread across Asia and the rest of the world, it has 470 million followers in the world. -
1300
The Renaissance
The renaissance was a significant period of time of Europan culture, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth", which promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy. Some of the best authors, artists, statesmen, and artists in human history thrived during this era. This event took place during the 14th and 17th centuries. -
1492
Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange was widespread of plants, animals, precious metals, commodities, and cultures, among other things between the new world and the old world, this affected positively for the lives of the European because they gained many things along with crops but it affected them negatively because they spread a lot of disease, death, and slavery. -
1492
Columbus discovers America
Columbus wanted to find sea routes to the far east, new routes to China, India, Japan, and the spice lands if he could reach these places he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of spices and silk. Columbus knew the earth was flat not unlike other explorers so he sailed west instead of the east around the coast of Africa. He aimed to do this but failed in his trial, he and Rodrigo Bernajo discovered a small island in the Bahamas called San Salvador. -
1497
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is the first person to sail from Europe to India by rounding Africa's cape of good hope, he sailed to India to find gold, spices, and more. His discovery helped the Europeans that were looking for a way to sail to India easier. -
1517
The Reformation
The Reformation became the basis for the founding of Protestantism one of the three most important branches of Christianity this event led to the reformulation of basic events of Christian beliefs. Martin Luther and John Calvin were one of the most important and significant figures.