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Oct 1, 1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
The Black Death killed a 1/3 of Europe. It started in Asia and spread to Italy. The Black Death spread through trade ships. -
Jan 1, 1350
Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance made way for new art pieces and inventions. It made people develop more medicines, and made them more cautious of future diseases. It ended in the 1600's -
Jan 1, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press
Launched an evolution in painting. Allowed for more copies of books for more people to read. People got smarter because of this. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Columbus set sail from Spain to discocver an all-water route to Asia. Over two months later, Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas that he called San Salvador. -
May 20, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
Unlike Christopher Columbus thought he did, Da Gama actually landed in India. -
Jan 1, 1504
Leonardo da Vinci Paints Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa is an oil painting by Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer Leonardo da Vinci. This is probably the world’s most-famous painting. -
Jan 1, 1507
Naming of the New World
America was named after Amerigo Vespucci. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo Begins Painting Sistine Chapel
The Chapel took four years to paint. The Chapel was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II. It is unknown whether or not Michelangelo was allowed to paint what he liked. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 These
Martin Luther wrote the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences,” also known as “The 95 Theses,” acting on his belief. He did not agree with the church's methods. Luther defiantly nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church. -
Aug 15, 1519
Magellan Starts "Around the World" Trip
Searched for fame and fortune. Discovered Strait of Magellan. Was killed on his journey. -
Sep 22, 1533
Pizarro Invades Inca Empire
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Jan 1, 1545
Council of Trent
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Slave Trade Across Atlantic
Through the 15th and 19th centuries slave trade across the Atlantic happened. -
Jamestown
104 English men and arrived in North America. They settled in Jamestown, named after their King, James I, the settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
