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1347
Black Death
The black death was a plague that killed ⅓ to ⅔ of Europe’s population. This was important because it led to the fall of feudalism. This was a major change for Europe's social system and gave people a chance to live a better life. -
1440
Printing press
The printing press was an invention that allowed people to print their ideas instead of copying it by hand. This was important because it allowed knowledge and ideas to spread much quicker, changing the way people looked at the world. -
1492
Columbus Sets Sail
Christopher Columbus was an explorer from Spain who set sail to America in 1492. This was important because it led to many people coming to America and making colonies. Without his exploration, most people who live -
1503
Mona Lisa is Painted
The Mona Lisa was a painting created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. The creation of this painting is important because many of the techniques and the style of this painting influenced many pieces of art later on. -
1509
School of Athens is Painted
The School of Athen was a painting created by Raphael in 1509. This painting is important because it is very influential to painters today. The techniques such as perspective are still used today. -
1517
Luther's 95 Theses
The 95 theses was a set of 95 arguments against the RCC written by Martin Luther. He was the first person to go against the RCC and this eventually led to a new religion. This inspired others to do the same, leading to many new branches of religion still used today. -
Shakespeare goes to London
William Shakespeare traveled to London in 1592 where he would go on to open his own theater company. This is important because many of his best pieces were created under this company. His writings are still studied today and have a big impact on modern society. -
Galileo’s telescope
Galileo’s telescope was able to magnify eight times, then eventually 30 times. This was important because it allowed people to view earth’s position in the universe. This was something no one had ever done before and it inspired other scientists to question the RCC. -
Kepler Creates Laws of Planetary Motion
Johannes Kepler was a scientist from Germany. He created many theories on the laws of planetary motion. This is important because these laws are still used today and have a big impact on modern understanding. -
Newton Creates Laws of Gravity
Sir Isaac Newton was a scientist from England. He created many theories on the laws of gravity. This is important because these laws are still used today and have a big impact on modern understanding.
