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1450
Hangul is Formed
Hangul was developed by Sejong, which allowed for many people to learn how to read and write in Korea. The language took off, and is now the dominant language in South Korea. -
1517
The Protestant Reformation
Lutherans reform against the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church, creating a massive upheaval across the faithful community. Luther's Ninety-Five-Theses were nailed to a church, signaling a liberal shift in canon law and theology. -
1545
Jesuits Emerge
The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) were formed as somewhat of a response to the hugely popular Reformation. The Jesuits spread quickly, working in North and South America particularly (they have a huge documented presence in Canada). Jorge Bergoglio, a high-ranking Jesuit leader in Argentina, was elected pope in 2013, becoming the first Latin-American and the first Jesuit to hold the office. -
Intellectual and Religious Turmoil
Intellectual thought was quickly spreading in Japan, with several new thinkers such as Confucius gaining prominence over the traditional religion, Shinto. Buddhism and Christianity also gained footing, but Christianity moved away from the country after some strong nationalist emperors led the country towards a nationalistic perspective, Oda Nobunaga being one of the most famous. His famous invasion of Korea is still considered one of the great Japanese victories. -
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Age of Enlightenment
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Charles II- Calico Acts
The Calico Acts banned several British staple exports such as wool, relying on the East India Company to produce the items in other nations such as India. Thinkers responded to the Act, providing reasoning for both sides of the argument. -
Reading of Voltaire
Readings such as these represented the strong intellectual power of the Enlightenment. These academics are gathering to read the latest creation of Voltaire: a tragedy about the death of Genghis Khan. -
What is Enlightenment?
Immanuel Kant published his famous essay which outlined many of the important ideas that were tossed around during this time. Particular focus was on the Catholic Church, and the fact that the "clergy should not engage any longer when marriages are conducted". -
The French Revolution
Increased tensions between the monarchy of France and the general public finally boiled over into war. Several British thinkers who had ties to France, such as Mary Wollstonecraft, struggled during the contentious time in Paris and the surrounding area. -
Opium Wars
The Opium Wars allowed the East India Company to smuggle opium to several ports. Millions of Chinese people quickly became addicts, allowing the EIC to make a hefty profit off the smuggling. 1838 was the first documented study of opium addiction in China. -
Belgium's Acquisitions
Belgium acquired several colonies in Africa, hoping to use the land and people to complete work for the country. Leopold II wanted to integrate Christian values to Belgium, similar to the residential school system of Canada. Mistreatment and abuse was common from the Belgian agents.
