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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
1000-1600
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Jan 1, 1045
Bi Sheng Invented the Movable Type
Movable type was a "printing press" in a sense in Chinia. This was the first metal moving printer. But the Chinese writing system has thousands of different characters, so the movable type was impractical for most Chinese wrritings. But the Europeans didn't have as many characters which is why they took the idea of the movable type. -
Jan 1, 1440
Johann Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press
Johann was a German craftsman. He developed a printing press that incorporated a number of technologies in a new way. The printing press made it possible to produce books faster and news out quicker. -
Jan 1, 1450
England's Population Begins to Rise Again
The population of northern Europe begins to grow again. The Black Death was what caused the population to decline. The Black Death ended in 1450, allowing the population to begin to grow again. -
Jan 1, 1453
The Hundred Years' War Ends
Hundred Years' War between France and England ends. This war was fought because the king of England wanted control over France. In the end England lost all of their Frence land except Calais, but a formal treaty was signed between England and France in 1475 that resolved the war completely. -
Jan 1, 1455
The Gutenberg Bible was Printed
Johann Gutenberg, who invented the printing press, was a very religious. His first book to be printed would be none other then the Bible. Which is why it is called the Gutenberg Bible. -
Jan 1, 1494
The Frence King Launces and Invasion of Italy
The French King, Charles VIII, had claimed the throne of Naples in southern Italy. He wanted to enforce his rule and take over the rest of Italy. So, he sent out an invasion of Nothern Italy, in hopes to take over Italy. -
Jan 7, 1494
Albrecht Durer Travels to Italy to Study
Albrecht Durer was a German artist. He went to Italy to study the Renaissance and the ideas of the Renaissance. He was famous for going and studing in Italy and bringing back the ideas of the Renaissance to Germany. He then worked on many pieces of art which helped spread the Renaissace styles. -
Jan 1, 1509
Erasmus Wrote The Praise of Folly
Erasmus was a Christian humanist. His book The Praise of Folly, poked fun at greedymerchants, heartsick lovers, quarrelsome scholars, and pompous priests. He believed in a Christianity of the heart, and thought that all people should study the Bible. -
Jan 1, 1516
Thomas More Wrote Utopia
Thomas More was also a writter. He wanted to show a better model of humanity. Utopia means no place, it is the ideal place. Where greed, corruption, and war have been weeded out. -
Jan 1, 1550
Flemish Painting Reaches its Peak
Flemish painting was a style of painting that was greatly influenced by the Catholic Church. The artist focased the magement of light or the distubution of volumes. Most flemish painters would paint thin layers of oil paint, and other new techniques. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII. King Henry wanted a son heir, but never recieved one. So, Elizabeth became Queen of England. -
Jan 1, 1564
William Shakespeare is Born
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was a playwrite. And one of the masters of the English language.He is one of the favorites of filmwriters because his work was amazing. -
William Shakespeare is living in London and Writting Plays
William Shakespeare is famous for many plays and poems. He performed many of his plays at the Globe Theater during the Renaissance. He reverded classics and drew on them for inspiration nad plots. -
Queen Elizabeth is no longer Queen of England
Queen Elizabeth cathes a terrible cold when wlking ourside in the winter. She became very ill from this and eventually died. Her boady as she had wiched as embalmed and placed in a coffin. Her tomb is in Westminster Abby.
