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Period: 1095 to 1291
Crusades are Fought
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Period: 1185 to
Era of the Samurai
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1300
Renaissance Begins
The Italian renaissance was the 1st European renaissance. It was a period of great cultural change and achievement. It began in Italy in the 1300s and lasted until the 17th century. It centered in the city of Florence. This laid that groundwork for capitalism and banking. -
1337
The 100 Year War Starts
This was a series of conflicts lasting from 1337 to 1453 between England and France. Each fought for the throne, but eventually France won. Each side brought many other kingdoms into the war. Was considered the height of chivalry. -
1347
The Black Death Reaches Europe
The plague reached Sicily in October 1347 and rapidly spread all over the island. Two ships went to Italy, but one was expelled. From Italy the disease reached France, Spain, Portugal and England and later Germany. After Germany it spread to Norway, Bergen and Iceland. Finally it spread to Northwestern Russia. -
May 30, 1431
joan of Arc burned at the stake
Joan was known as a saint within French and Romans. Although she was also known as a heroine by one side of the 100 year war, she was hated by the other. When She was captured and handed over to the English, she was found guilty and burned at the stake. She was only around 19 years old when this happened. -
1440
Johannes Gutenburg invents printing press
Johannes Gutenburg had many financial misadventures before he invented the printing press. To keep investors interested in funding him he told them he would share a secret with them (which many speculate was the printing press, or the idea of it). Later on in 1444 he took a loan from his brother for the printing press. Finally in 1450 it was fully operational. -
May 29, 1453
Fall Of Constantinople
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Nov 1, 1478
Spanish Inquisition Starts
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Period: 1492 to 1545
Columbian Exchange
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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
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1506
Mona Lisa Completed
Although no one truly knows who the painting is of, it is believed that it is Lisa Gherardini. Leonardo may have finished it in 1506, but he may have kept working on it until 1515. The painting is made of oil on whit poplar panel. The Mona Lisa is the most expensive painting in the world. It values around 100 million dollars. -
1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo was issued to repaint the chapel by Pope Julius II. He finished it in 1512. Although Michelangelo painted the ceiling, he also painted some walls. Many people to this day stand in awe as they stare at the ceiling. -
Period: Apr 21, 1509 to Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VIII Reign
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1513
"The Prince"
"The Prince" was a book written by Niccolò Machiavelli. It was written in the 16th century. Many agree that his book was extremely innovative for its time. Some even claim that it is the 1st written example of modern philosophy. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
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Aug 13, 1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
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Period: 1545 to
Counter Reformation
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Period: Jan 16, 1547 to
Ivan the Terrible's Reign
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Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
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Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Queen Elizabeth's Rule
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Spanish Armada
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Edict of Nantes
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William Shakespeare Dies
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Period: to
Slave Trade
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Petition of Rights
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King Charles the First Executed
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Period: to
Opium War