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Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance begins
The renaissance era began in the 1300s in Italy because of it's location, trade, and wealthy merchants. The ideas of renaissance influenced art, humanism, and education after people had put less priority on the church. These ideas spread from Italy to northern Europe after the printing press was invented. -
Oct 1, 1347
Black Death begins in Europe
The black death originated in Asia. It killed 1/3 of Europe's population. It weakened the church's power. It created higher paying jobs. The disease came from flees that were hosted by rats. -
Jan 1, 1430
Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg was a German man who invented the printing press. This press made printing materials much easier, and books more easily affordable. Gutenberg's first publication was a bible, and the press is credited to spreading renaissance ideas across Europe. -
Aug 3, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Columbus was an explorer from Spain that set out on a voyage paid for by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The goal of his voyage was to sail from Spain to China. He was not aware of the Americas and when he landed in the Caribbean he thought he landed in the Indies. -
May 20, 1498
Da Gama lands in India
Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer that set sail to India in 1497. Over the 10 month trip Da Gama stopped at many African ports that allowed him insight on Muslim trade. He landed in Calicut, India and created excitement among the Portuguese when he returned. -
Jan 1, 1502
Naming of the "new world"
The new world was named the Americas after Amerigo Vespucci. Amerigo discovered that the land so many explorers had thought was Asia wasn't Asia, but rather new land. The Americas were named in his honor by mapmakers, and the name spread quickly. -
Jan 1, 1503
Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"
Leonardo Da Vinci is a famous artist, inventor, writer, and much more. He painted the "Mona Lisa" and " The Last Supper" which are two paintings that are still famous to this day. The "Mona Lisa" was supposed to capture the human spirit. -
Jul 1, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo is a well-known renaissance artist know for his statue of David, and his painting of the Sistine Chapel. The chapel took him four years to paint. The painting includes scenes of the Bible and it is considered one of the greatest works of art of all time. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 theses
Martin Luther posted 95 theses that outlined the problems with the Catholic church. This event started the protestant reformation. Martin Luther had a problem with the church leaders participating in the selling of indulgences for their own profit. -
Aug 10, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
Magellan set out to sail west across the world in attempt to find a route to Asia. His voyage was made up of 5 ships containing 250 men. Many of his crew died, but they were able to land in the Philippines where Magellan was later killed. -
Jan 1, 1532
Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador that invaded Peru after he heard about the wealth and luxurious items there. He tried to convert the new ruler Atahualpa to Christianity, but he refused. After the Spanish killed Atahualpa they destroyed the Inca empire. -
Jan 1, 1534
Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
Henry the VII founded the Church of England because he was angry with the Catholic church after it wouldn't let him annul his marriage. This was a part of "the king's great dilemma". His daughter Mary later reformed the church back to Catholicism giving her the title of "Bloody Mary" after hundreds of people were burned at the stake. -
Jan 1, 1545
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was part of the Counter-Reformation. The goal of the council was to address the corruption of the Catholic church. Because of this, there were no compromises between the Catholics and the Protestants. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth the I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth made her first act as a queen to split apart England from Rome. She didn't believe in Catholicism and persecuted Catholics. The acts allowed her to reestablish the power of the Church of England. -
Jamestown colony Virginia, founded.
Jamestown was founded by English men and boys who had sailed to the new world. The goal of the settlers was to find gold, silver, and a river route to the Pacific. Most settlers died after a rough winter, however, the colony continued on and flourished. -
Slave Trade Across the Atlantic
The transatlantic slave trade began after there was a lack of laborers on plantations. Millions of Africans were forced out of Africa and into the Americas. Slaves were either offered by rulers or kidnapped and placed into the trade. In return for slaves, Africa got firearms and other goods. -
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