World Civilizations 2

By Shelby Hansen
  • 1300

    Renaissance Begins

    Renewed interest in knowledge led to increased trade and art.
  • 1346

    The Black Death Shows Up in Europe

    The Plague wiped out half of the European population and was spread by fleas.
  • 1450

    Invention of the Printing Press

    Johannes Gutenburg invents the Printing Press. The first book is the bible in German.
  • 1469

    Macheavelli is born

    Macheavelli was known as a philosopher that wrote "The Prince."
  • 1517

    Martin Luther nails his 95 theses to the chapel door.

    His 95 theses leads to the Religious reformation which changed the world forever.
  • 1534

    John Calvin Converts to Protestanism

    Calvin then starts his own religion, furthering the religious splits.
  • 1534

    The Counter Reformation Begins

    Pope Paul the third takes charge to stop all the people from leaving Catholicism for Protestantism.

  • Shakespeare Rises to Fame

    Shakespeare was an English Playwright who's plays are still famous today.