7th grade Social Studies

  • Period: 500 to

    Early Exploration to Civil War

    On going time line for Social Studies at SFA
  • Mayan Civilazation
    Jan 1, 600

    Mayan Civilazation

    The Mayan Civilazation lived in Southern Mexico. They disappeared by a lack of technology.
  • Leif Ericson And Vikings Reach North America
    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."
  • The Christian Crusades :1095-1291
    Nov 27, 1095

    The Christian Crusades :1095-1291

    Were Christians who wanted to reclaim Jerusalam.
  • Marco Polo Reaches China
    Jan 1, 1275

    Marco Polo Reaches China

    Marco Polo (1254-1324)- a traveler whose travels are written into a book.
  • Renaissance :1300-1600
    Jan 1, 1300

    Renaissance :1300-1600

    A cultural movement that spanned from the 14th century to the 17th century.
  • Aztec Civilazation
    Jan 1, 1360

    Aztec Civilazation

    Originated in the present day Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada.
  • Inca Civilazation
    Jan 1, 1490

    Inca Civilazation

    Arose from the highlands.
  • Christopher Columbus Discovers America
    Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus Discovers America

    When Columbus discovered America he thought it was Spain.
  • Line of Demarcation
    May 4, 1498

    Line of Demarcation

    Means simply a boundry around a specific area.