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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Italian Renaissance
Art and philosophy went through a drastic change during this time period; famous sculptures, buildings, paintings, and studies of the natural world were created or rediscovered during this time. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Age of Ideas
Europe and the world underwent hefty change during this time. Different movements included the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. -
Period: Jan 1, 1517 to
Reformation
The face of religion was changed during this time. Many new branches of Christianity were created during this time, including titles such as Protestantism and The Lutheran Church, and the Roman Catholic Church underwent drastic change. -
Period: Jan 23, 1550 to
Scientific Revolution
This was the time period when thought about the universe and our natural world changed. Many historians agree that it started with Copernicus (scientist that established thought that sun was center of galaxy) and ended with Newton (who established laws and theorems about our world about gravity and atoms). -
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Enlightenment
A philosophical movement that often countered against the Christian church and gave power to the people. Many people, such as Voltaire and John Locke, fought traditional thought and paved the way for others to combat the monarchs and the priests through words. New concepts about the world, it's inhabitants, and resources were created during this time.