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Aug 25, 1096
Crusades are fought/First Crusade
War between Christians and Muslims over Holy Land. The Crusade last from 1095-1291. The war was fought over holy land from where their religion originated. -
Aug 29, 1300
Renaissance Begins
A renewed intrest in art, literature, science, and learning. Humanism changed from Church Teachings to individual accomplishment. The Renaissance was a rebuilding after the Black Death. -
Sep 5, 1337
100 Years War
French vs. English for control of Kingdom of France. War started from disagreements. Introduced new tactics such as Long-Bow-Men. -
Aug 25, 1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
Wiped out 1/3 of Europes population. Disease was carried by fleas on rats. It was the worst plague man had ever seen. -
Sep 15, 1368
Ming Dynasty in China
A peasant and his rebel army overthrew the last Mongol Emperor. Ming means "Brilliant". Most of the Great Wall of China was built during the Ming Dynasty. China expanded greatly during the Ming Dynasty. 1368-1644 -
Sep 29, 1405
Voyages of Zheng He
1405-1433 Led 7 voyages. To show China's power he would sail with a fleet as many as 300 ships. Zheng He's voyages showed the Ming Dynasty's sea power. -
Sep 3, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
She was convicted of many charges. She was burned 3 total times (2 times after death). Though she was convicted of heresy she was a hero and made a saint in 1920. -
Oct 1, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
Ottomans had failed to capture Constantinople before. Seige took 2 months. Conquer put the Byzantine Empire out of existance. -
Sep 3, 1455
Johannes Gutenberg-Printing Press
Text could be printed faster on both sides of the paper. The first publication was a 1,282 page bible. The movable type allowed made producing books faster and cheaper. -
Sep 9, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Sailed across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Had no idea the Americas existed. He landed in America 2 months after sailing off, thought he was in the Indies, called people there the Indians. -
Oct 17, 1492
Jews, gypsies, and Moors expelled from Spain
Allowed to keep religious institutions. Allowed to retain the use of their language and to continue to abide by their own laws and customs. The treaty to the Jews, Gypsies, and Moors was broken after 7 years. -
Sep 15, 1497
Da Gama lands in India
Stopped at several African ports and learned that Muslim merchants were already active in trade. Journey took more than 10 months. We Da Gama landed in India it caused great excitement to the Portuguese who sent a second expidition almsot right after Da Gama returned. -
Sep 5, 1500
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
Said the Geocentric Theory did not explain movement of planets, sun, and moon accurately. Church oppsed his work. Heliocentric Theory stated that the Earth revolved around the sun. -
Oct 3, 1501
Safavid Empire
Founder was a 14-year-old boy named Esma'il. Shia religion and Persian tradition created Shiism. Laid foundation of present day Iran. -
Sep 9, 1502
Naming of the "New World"
Amerigo Vespucci said the Americas were not Asia. Colombus had come back 3 more times still believing it was Asia. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci in his honor. -
Sep 3, 1506
Leonardo Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa
Tries to capture complexity of the human spirtit with its mysterious smile. Took 3 years to make. One of the most famous paintings ever created. -
Aug 27, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistene Chapel
Painting vivid scenes and events from the bible. The expressive, detailed figures were monumental so they could be scene from below if looking up. Michelangelo had just created one of the greatest masterpieces ever made. -
Sep 9, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
Certain things he wanted to end in the Church. Pope banned them. It led to the Protestant Reformation. -
Sep 11, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Had to sail to see how large the other ocean was to reach Asia. Magellan was killed in a fight in the Philippines against native people. 18 survivors returned to Spain 3 years later being the first people to circumnavigate the world. -
Sep 25, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
Babur (The tiger) defeated the rulers of Delhi. Mughals were known for their power and wealth. Mughal Empire was India's first Muslim Empire and were one of the great civilizations of history. -
Sep 17, 1533
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Pizarro heard of the Inca's wealth and wanted it for himself. Smallpox had come through the Incan Empire and killed many people including the Emporer. After Pizarro took control of the Empire and killed its new leader, he aquired a large amount of land and money for Spain. -
Sep 19, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
Henry VIII founded the church after being excommunicated from Catholic Church. Act of Supremacy named Henry VIII the head of the Church of England. Henry created the church so he could divorce his first wife. -
Oct 9, 1550
Council of Trent
Examined criticisms made by Protestants about Catholic practices. Abolished sale of indulgences. Council rejected the Protestants emphasis on self-discipline and individual faith. -
Sep 19, 1556
Philip II rules Spain
Failed to suppress the revolt of the Netherlands. During Philip's reign, Spain reached the peak of its grandeur. He was the champion of the Roman-Catholic Counter-Reformation. -
Sep 29, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth became queen after Mary died. She was pressured by parliment to marry so she would have an heir. Elizabeth returned the English church to Anglican or Protestant church. -
Slave trade across the Atlantic
The average lifespan of a slave was 22-27 years old. Millions of slaves were transported from Africa, to go east to be slaves in the new world. Triangular trade developed from the trade in the Atlantic. -
First colony in Virginia, Jamestown, is founded
First colony founded by the pilgrims from Europe. They came over to America to worship God freely. It was the first American colony and the start of what would lead to the USA. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
King in a long line of kings. His reign had postivie and negative impacts on France. Declared at 18 years old that he would run the government hinself, he was given the name the Sun King. -
Qing Dynasty in China begins
At first, Manchu(Qing) faced heavy resistance from their Chinese subjects. Manchu(Qing) showed respect to Chinese customs to gain favor with people. China expanded to largest size in history during Qing Dynasty. -
Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan
Believed that absolute monarchy was the best form of government because it had the power of a Leviathan. Called exchange between society and government the Social Contract. Believed people needed governments to impose order. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Gievn the title Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. His rule troubled many English people. During his rule, England's government changed completely. -
Peter I (The Great) becomes Czar
At age 17 he removed his sister from the throne and took power for himself. Believed Russia needed to cathc up with Europe. Invented the process, westernization. -
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was not a single act or movement. The Enlightenment was more a set of values. The Age of Enlightenment was the era in which Western philosophy, intellectual, scientific , and cultural lfie centered in the 18th century -
Catherine the Great rules Russia
Catherine was a German princess who came to Russia to marry a grandson of Peter the Great. She was upset with her husbands ruling and killed him. Catherine tried to refrom Russia, but was distracted by wars and rebelions, after those conflicts she completely reorganized local governments. -
French Revolution begins
Causes were inequalities in society, fincical crisis and other problems. Storming of the Bastille became a powerful symbol of the revolution after the mobs victory. The French Revolution was an effort to end the monarchy in France. -
U.S. Constitution is ratified
It took 10 months for the 1st 9 states to ratify the Constitution (Article 7 said that 9 states had to ratify the Consitution). First state to ratify was Deleware. Constitution became the "Supreme Law of the Land". -
Reign of Terror begins
Began as a series of accusations, trials, and executions. Most common sentence was death by guillotine. Reign of Terror attacked and killed many people. -
Napoleon becomes Emperor
He established French Empire. Was 35 when crowned. First Frenchman to title of Emperor in a thousand years. -
Napoleon defeated at Waterloo
British troops lead by Duke of Wellington confronted Napoleon's army at Waterloo. After heavy fighting Napoleon fled to a port and tried to escape to America but was caputured and sent to Saint Helena. The defeat ended his massive campaign. -
Tokugawa Shogunate ends
Agricultural production lagged. Despite efforts at "fiscal reform" opposition weakend the Tokugawa. Two powerful anti-Tokugawa clans, the Choshu and Satsuma, combined forces to topple the shogunate, and the following year declared an “imperial restoration”.
