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Period: 500 to
Early Exploration to Civil War
On going time line for Social Studies at SFA -
Jan 1, 600
Mayan Civilazation
The Mayan Civilazation lived in Southern Mexico. They disappeared by a lack of technology. -
Jan 1, 1000
Leif Ericson And Vikings Reach North America
They explored lands west of Greenland in about the year 1000. The sagas would refer this land as "Vinland." -
Nov 27, 1095
The Christian Crusades :1095-1291
Were Christians who wanted to reclaim Jerusalam. -
Jan 1, 1275
Marco Polo Reaches China
Marco Polo (1254-1324)- a traveler whose travels are written into a book. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance :1300-1600
A cultural movement that spanned from the 14th century to the 17th century. -
Jan 1, 1360
Aztec Civilazation
Originated in the present day Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada. -
Jan 1, 1490
Inca Civilazation
Arose from the highlands. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers America
When Columbus discovered America he thought it was Spain. -
May 4, 1498
Line of Demarcation
Means simply a boundry around a specific area.
