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Jan 1, 1095
Crusades are fought
Christians and Muslims fought in the holy land. About 1.7 million people died. The war lasted over 100 years. -
Oct 1, 1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
The Black Death killed 1/3 of Europe. It started in Asia then spread to Italy through merchant ships. The Black Death caused confusion, chaos, and questions. -
Jan 1, 1350
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance was the rebirth of Europe, and started in Italy. There was more advancement in Literature, Medicine, and the Arts. People also started to question the church's authority. -
Jan 1, 1436
Johannes Gutenberg - printing press
The first printed book was the Bible. It was the first moveable printing press ever made. It was made of wood and then metal. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. Thought it was faster to Asia sailing west. Columbus was inspired by Marco Polo. -
Jul 1, 1497
Da Gama Lands in India
First European to reach India through the Pacific Ocean. Sailed from Portugal and landed at the east coast of Africa. He also went and crossed the Indian Ocean. -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"
The alternative title of this piece is La Gioconda. The Mona Lisa is painted over another piece of art. The portrait is supposedly of a cloth merchant's wife. -
Jan 1, 1507
Naming the "New World"
Named after Amerigo Vespucci. The name soon became common on all maps. The name came after Christopher Columbus sailed to America. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
Requested by Pope Julius II. Michelangelo was expected to become frustrated and leave Rome. The painting are stories from the Bible. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
Nailed the 95 Theses to the church doors. Condemning the Catholic church of their wrong doings. Written in Latin for the higher educated people of the town. -
Sep 20, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Magellan circumnavigates the world. Leaves with 5 ships and 250 men. He comes back with 18 men and 3 ships, Magellan himself doesn't make it back. -
Jan 1, 1525
Slave trade across the Atlantic
12.5 million slaves where traded. 1.8 million died in the middle passage. Most of the slaves went to the Caribbean and South America. -
Aug 29, 1533
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Pizarro strangles the last Emperor. Only had 180 men with him going against 30,000. Conquered the empire after the Emperor refused Christianity. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
The Act of Supremacy established the church. This reformation was more political then theological. The practices of the church were still the same, but the King was the head and not the Pope. -
Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent
The council dealt with the people that when against the church, such as Martin Luther. Talked about reforming the church. Refused to come to terms with the Protestants. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth 1 becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth 1 became queen after her older sister Mary died. She turned England back to Protestant and took rule over the church. She often was called Good Queen Bess. -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
Jamestown was the capital of Virginia. About 100 settlers created the colony. Almost failed during the first two years of settling before having tobacco as a profitable export.
