World Civ. Timeline

By kayleeaslett
  • 1265

    Dante

    Dante
    Italian philosopher and the writer. Best known for the divine comedy.
  • 1340

    The Reniassance

    The Reniassance
    Return of soldiers from crusades
    Increase of food production
    Population increases
    Economic improves increase in trade with in Europe and the middle east
    Renewed interest in knowledge
  • 1400

    Humanism

    Humanism
    Study of the ancient Greek and roman texts. Invention of the printing press in 1450. First book was the bible in German.
  • 1469

    Machiavelli

    Machiavelli
    Italian philosopher and political writer.
  • 1490

    Henry V111

    Henry V111
    Wanted a male heir. Pope would not annul his marriage to Catherine. Act of supremacy 1534. Head of the church of England. Doctrine very close to Catholicism.
  • 1509

    John Calvin

    John Calvin
    Converts to Protestantism at the age of 25. Believed that the catholic church had fallen from the original church. Free will to choose good or evil. Most will choose evil.
  • 1525

    Anabaptists

    Anabaptists
    Believed in adult baptism. All believers were equal. Lived communally. No church hierarchy.
  • 1534

    Counter-Reformation

    Counter-Reformation
    Pope Paul 111 realized that Protestantism needed to be countered. Look at doctrine and practices and then try to clarify it.
  • 1564

    shake sphere

    shake sphere
    English play wright. His plays are still preformed today

  • Martin Luther

    Martin Luther
    Catholic monk. Has issues of faith and works tied to salvation. Created the 95 thesis. Excommunicated from the church.