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Greece
What happened:
-Greek language influenced the English language.
-Greece had the first democracy.
-Architecture with columns is still something we use today.
-World's first Olypic games, which are still celebrated today -
200
Rome
What happened:
- Roman Republic formed (people were involved in governement)
- Started the "Law of Nations" which was a law stating that everyone is born with specific rights. -
476
Middle Ages
What Happened?
-Black Death
-100 Years War
-Decline of Feudalism
-Religion was most important (Faith alone answered all problems)
-Church provided education
-People paid the church
-Art was not very advanced -
Nov 22, 1300
Renaissance
What Happened?
-Many artistic, technological, educational, and architectual advances
-Humanism was studied (ability of man)
-The time of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael
-Not as interested in religion -
Nov 22, 1492
European Exploration
What Happened?
-Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
-Compass and other sailing technology were created
-Search of God, Gold and Glory
-Triangular trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
-Natives were slaves
-Many died
-Africans were made slaves
-Inca and Aztecs were conquered by the Spaniards -
Nov 22, 1521
Reformation
What Happened?
-Martin Luther (Founder of Lutheran Religion)
-Popes did not lead people spiritually but rather sold indulgences
-Anglican Church created by King Henry VIII (Because he wanted a divorce)
-Protestants went against the Catholic Church
-Christian denominations formed -
Spanish Armada
What Happened?
-King Phillip II wanted England to be Catholic
-The King sent 130 ships to attack England
-England was stronger and destroyed most of the Spanish ships
-Remaining Spaniards fled back to Spain going around Ireland and Scotland and were hit by storms -
Scientific Revolution
What Happened?
-Absolutism started and King Louis XIV was in power during 1643
-The time of Isaac Newton, Galileo, and Copernicus
-Conflict with science and the church
-New discoveries on the universe and soalr system
-Women as scientists was frowned upon -
Glorius Revolution
What Happened?
-King James was Catholic and the parliament wanted a protestant king
-King James II was in power and fled to France
-William and Mary rule England and sign the Bill of Rights
-England is a protestant country
