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Oct 1, 1347
The Black Death began in Europe
Made higher paying jobs.
Weakened Churches Power.
Came from Mongolia. -
Jan 1, 1400
Renaissance Begins
After the Black Death.
Focuses on personal opinions and beliefs.
Time when science has become more relevant and popular. -
Jan 1, 1440
Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press
Invented in Mainz, Germany.
Led to the downfall of the Catholic Church's corruption issue.
Spread to 270+ cities by the 1500s. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Spain ---> Bahamas
Looking for an All-water route to Asia -
May 20, 1498
Da Gama Lands in India
Left on July 18, 1497 from Portugal.
Discovered a majority of Africa -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci Paints "Mona Lisa"
Model was Lisa Del Giocondo.
Vandalized twice.
Stolen in 1911. -
Jan 1, 1507
Naming the "New World"
Named After Amerigo Vespucci.
Columbus incorrectly named america part of Asia. -
Jan 1, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo did not want to bother with the painting.
Was so miserable that he wrote a poem about his misery.
Took 4 Years to complete. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
Outlines Corruption.
Spoke the Truth about Indulgences.
Against the Castle Church -
Apr 27, 1521
Magellan starts his "Around the World" trip
Died before he could fully circumnavigate.
More than 90% of the original crew died.
Led to the first reasonable trip to Asia. -
Jan 1, 1526
Slave trade across Atlantic
Millions upon Millions of slaves.
Lasted for 300 years.
Could have as many slaves as needed. -
Jan 1, 1532
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Destroys Inca cities and murders residents.
Wanted power from his conquest.
Killed final Inca leader on 29 Aug, 1533 -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII Founds Anglican Church
Priest wouldn't allow him to void his marriage.
Ends up with 6 wives.
5/6 Wives die. -
Jan 1, 1545
Council of Trent
Reacted against Protestants.
Reaffirmed Catholic Traditions.
Known as the Counter-Reformation.
