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Period: Jul 27, 1299 to
Ottoman Empire
Empire founded by Turkish tribes in north-western Anatolia. It was the center of Eastern and Western world interaction for over six centuries. -
Period: Jan 1, 1340 to
Songhai Empire
One of the largest Islamic empires which was located in western Africa. At its peak, its main city of Timbuktu was a thriving cultural and commercial center. -
Period: Mar 4, 1394 to Nov 13, 1460
Prince Henry the Navigator
Henry the Navigator was an important figure in the Portugese Empire and critical to the development of European trade during the time. -
Period: Jan 1, 1398 to Jan 1, 1469
Moctezuma
The fifth Aztec Emperor and King of Tenochtitlan. During his reign the Aztec Empire expanded. -
Jan 1, 1441
Beginning of Portugese Slave Trade
Two captains bring back African slaves to Portugal starting the Portugese slave trade. -
Period: Jan 1, 1451 to Jan 1, 1481
Reign of Mehmed the Conqueror
Second of two reigns over the Ottoman Empire, during which Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire. -
Period: Jan 1, 1464 to Jan 1, 1492
Reign of Sunni Ali
Reign during which many cities in western Africa were captured and fortified such as Timbuktu -
Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther
A German monk, priest, professor of theology and important figure of the Protestant Reformation. He opposed the selling of indulgences. -
Jan 1, 1488
Dias' voyage into the Indian Ocean
With this voyage, Dias proved trade with Asia was possible without using overland routes through the Middle East -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbian Exchange
A result of Columbus' exploration, it was trade between Europe and the America's. It had a positive and negative impact on both worlds by introducing new diets but also diseases. -
Period: Aug 3, 1492 to Jan 6, 1493
Columbus' First Voyage
Columbus' first voyage was considered a failure at the time because he intended to reach Chinese trade markets and instead ended up in Latin America. He came back with latin slaves. -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to
Safavid Empire
One of the most significant Persian empires. Made Shia Islam their major religion which impacted present-day Iran where the majority of people are Shia Muslims. -
Period: Jul 10, 1509 to May 27, 1564
John Calvin
An influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was the main figure of Calvinism a seperate Christian Theology. -
Period: Apr 21, 1519 to Aug 13, 1521
Spanish Conquest of Mexico
Conquest of the Aztec Empire of the Spanish in current day Mexico. Mexico's cultured is heavily influenced by the Spanish -
Period: Jan 1, 1520 to Jan 1, 1566
Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent
Reign of Ottoman Empire which, most importantly, completely reconstructed the empire's legal system. -
Period: Jan 1, 1526 to
Mughal Dynasty
Empire created and ruled by the Muslim direct ancestors of Genghis Khan. Had a huge impact on India with new architecture, language, and culture. -
Period: Dec 13, 1545 to Dec 4, 1563
Council of Trent
One of the Roman Catholic Church's most important councils, it convened in Trento, Italy for 25 sessions in 3 periods. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Reign of Akbar
Reign of the third Mughal emperor. His reign resulted in expansion and other advancements of the Mughal Empire. -
Period: Feb 15, 1564 to
Galileo Galilei
An Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution through his many advances. -
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Tokugawa Shogunate
A feudal regime of Japan ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. Resulted in cultural and artistic advancements in Japan -
Period: to
Thirty Years' War
Series of wars mainly fought in Europe involving most European countries. Initially fought as a religious war between the two branches of Christianity it had several other causes. -
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John Locke
An English philosopher and physician. Considered one of the key
Enlightenment thinkers. -
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Qing Dynasty/ Manchus Empire
It was significant because it was China's last imperial dynasty. -
Period: to
Peter the Great
Ruled and expanded the Tsardom of Russia, and later the Russian Empire. Implemented reforms in order to modernize Russia. -
Period: to
England's Glorious Revolution
Revolution in England in which King James II was overthrown. -
Period: to
Russian Empire
One of the largest empires in history, it stretched from eastern Europe across Asia, into North America.
