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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
The Renaissance
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Jan 1, 1346
The Black Death arrives in Europe
The Black Death was a disease that terrorized people across Eurasia. The disease was able to spread through the vast trading networks through Europe and Asia. Rats carrying infected fleas on ships were the primary cause of the pandemic. The lack of hygeine also fueled the spread. The Black Death wiped out a large portion of Eurpe's population leaving its deadly mark on the world to be remembered for centuries. -
Period: Jan 15, 1401 to
The Age of Exploration
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Jan 1, 1418
Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry opens a school dedicated to ocean navigation and travel. The school encouraged others to explore. This event was a primary reason for the start of the Age of Discovery. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
Joan of Arc was a French peasant who became a knight . She was inspired to take up knighhood because she heard the voices of saints telling her to aid the French during the Hundred Years War. She lead multiple battles but was eventually captured by the English and was charged with heresy. She was burned at the stake for her crime but was later recognized as a Saint. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
Constantinople was an important location for Catholicism as well as trade. The power of Constantinople was threatening as well as enticing, The head of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmet II. Constantinople was lost to the Ottomans thus ending the Byzantine Empire. -
Jan 1, 1454
THe Gutenberg Bible is printed
Johannes Gutenberg is most notable for introducting the printing press to the European world. Although he did not invent the printing press, his press allowed for books and other written documents to be mass produced enabling the spread of information. The printing press was in important part of the Reformation as it spread the values throughout Europe. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Arrives in the Caribbean
Christopher Coumbus was an Italian explorer commonly know for landing in the Caribbean and connecting Europe to the Americas. Although he did not "discover" the Americas, his travels provided Europe a chance to colonize and explore the new land. Due to his travels, Europe advanced in their technology and experienced cultural diffusion which allowed for the growth and evolution of their society. -
Jan 1, 1495
Leonardo Da Vinci Paints the Last Supper
The well known painting was created in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie located in Milan, Italy. The panting represents the importance of religion and art during the Renaissance. -
May 20, 1498
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama was a portugese traveler who became the first European to travel to India by going around Africa. This journy proved perilous as the natives were not welcoming and he eventually died in battle on December 24, 1524. -
Jan 1, 1503
Leonardo Da Vinci Paints the Mona Lisa
Da Vinci's painting, "The Mona Lisa" is one of the most infamous pieces of artwork to come out of the Renaissance. The painting is well known around the world for its focal point, a woman with a mysterious smile. The identity of the woman depicted is still unknown however many theories have been made. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo's fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was commissioned for Pope Sixtus IV. The fresco is one of the most well known pieces of Renaissance art and is seen as iconic. -
Period: Jan 1, 1516 to
The Reformation
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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Martin Luther was a monk that disagreed with the Catholic Church's interpretation of the Bible. He created a list of all of the issues he had with the Catholic Church and nailed it in front of a church door. He sparked much outrage as he was going against the pope, however, his list inspired others to follow him in his interpretation of the Bible. Because of his courage to post the list to the public, there are multiple variations of Christianity that are linked back to his values. -
Jan 1, 1518
Hernan Cortez
Hernan Cortez was a Spanish explorer best known for his conquisition of the Aztec Empire. His exploration and conquest allowed for the Spanish to have a powerful presence in the Americas. -
Apr 18, 1521
The Diet of Worms
Being charged with heresy, Martin Luther is called upon to answer to the Holy Roman Empire. He denies them and stands firm to his beliefs against the Roman Catholic religion. -
May 25, 1521
Edict of Worms
Charles V of England declares Martin Luther as an outlaw through the Edict of Worms. This was caused by Luther's words against the Roman Catholic Church's practices. -
Jan 14, 1522
Ferdinand Magellen Travels around the World
Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer from Portugal and became the first European to travel through the Pacific Ocean and the first person to travel around the world. His journey allowed for many discoveries and information that would advance European technology and thinking. His travels proved that the Eart was in fact round at that it was larger that previously thought. This information imporved maps and travels throughout Europe. -
Jun 1, 1522
Introduction to Lutheranism
When Martin Luther returned to Wittenburg he has discoverd that many people had been inspired by his views on Christianity, He and his followers created the religion of Lutheranism which focused on Martin Luther's views. -
Jan 1, 1530
Calvanism
John Cavalin was a theologian that had a large impact on the Protestant Reformation. He aided in the Protestant religion's spread and helped to seperate the Catholic Church apart from it. -
Jan 1, 1530
Church of England
King Henry VIII was married to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon as an act of poliical unity. Catherine was to give birth to two boys to ensure a place of the throne however she only had one daughter.King Henry was displeased and wanted a divorce but could not have one due to the pope's presence in England. King Henry removed England from Roman Catholicism and created the Church of England which would allow him to divorce and marry another woman such as his second wife, Anne Boleyn. -
Jan 15, 1532
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro was inspired by the travels and success of Hernan Cortez in Mexico, so he set out on his own quest. He lands in Peru and seizes the Incan Empire. -
Sep 27, 1540
The Jesuits
Ignatius de Loyola was the founder of the Jesuits. The Jesuits worked against the Reformation and succeeded in converting many people to Catholicism. -
Jul 1, 1553
Mary I Becomes Queen of England
Queen Mary I was the only child of King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Aragon. She was able to become queen due to her father's law that would allow the oldest daughter to become the heir to the throne if no male heirs were born or living. Queen Mary was not content with her father's decision to seperate from the Roman Catholic Church as her mother was Catholic. She earned the title of "Bloody Mary" due to her her reputation for killing multiple protestants that did not convert. -
Sep 3, 1555
Peace of Ausburg
Charles V of England attempted to convert protestants to Catholicism however. this failed and he eventually gave up. He gathered all Princes of Germany in Ausburg. They were each allowed to choose which religion would become primary in the area that they ruled. -
The Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada attemped to invade England however, during their invasion, a change in wind dierection interruped their battle and the Spansh Armada was defeated. This loss marked the end of Spain's reign as a world power. -
Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France agreed to give freedoms to those who were of the Protestant Faith. -
The East India Company
The English set out on a quest to bring in opportunities for trade by traveling to Southeast Asia and India. India gives the English to take part in the Indian spice trade enabling them to increase their earnings. The East India Company later acted as a source of imperialism for the English. -
Galileo Creates the Telescope
Galileo Galilei's creation of the telescope introduced new and exciting information about outer space that was not available before. His creation and discoveries helped to shape the Scientific Revolution. -
Assassination of Henry IV
Henry the IV had been accepting of the Protestant faith and even considered himself Protestant before converting to Catholicism. He was killed by an assassin during a carriage ride in Paris -
The 30 Years War
The Thirty Years war began due to the conflict between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestants. The war helped to shape the boundries of religion in Europe and allowed soverign states to exist. The war ended after a series of peace treaties were signed that maed up the Peace of Westphalia. -
The Edict of Fontainebleau
The edict is also known as the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. It is established by Louis XIV of France. This revocation allowed people to practive whichever religion they pleased.
