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Period: 1095 to 1291
Crusades
It is a Holy war. It was a war between Christians and Muslims. Popes promised indulgences. It took place in the Middle East. By the end of the 11th century, western Europe had emerged as a significant power. -
1300
Renaissance
The french word for rebirth. The renaissance brought trade and arts. It started as a cultural movement. The greeks and romans. Gutenberg created the printing press. Leonardo Da Vinci created great works of art. -
Period: Nov 7, 1337 to 1453
100 Years War
The war was 116 years. It was a war fought between England and France. The kings of England wanted independent possessions. The war never ended with a peace treaty. The war died off because the french troops were too strong.Succession of the french throne. -
1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
The black death killed over 200 million people. It was spread by fleas and rats. 60% of florence was wiped out. The infection takes 3-5 days to incubate inside of the human body. Takes 23 days for the human to die. -
1431
Joan of Arc
Joan had many names. She believed that god had chosen her to lead the French to victory. Maid of Orleans. She had 70 charges against her, including witchcraft. Burned at stake for dressing up as a man. -
1440
Johannes Gutenberg Printing Press
He used moveable metal letters. He made printed materials affordable. The first thing he published was the bible. Marco Polos book. He inspired Exploration. He inspired reformation. -
May 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
Capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by an invading army of the Ottoman Empire. The mid fifteen century the Byzantine Empire had been in decline. It remained important of the Christian Europe. The fall was a huge blow for the Christian world. -
Period: Jun 28, 1491 to Jan 28, 1547
King Henry VII
Henry was the second succeeding monarch. He has 6 Wives. He started the english Reformation. Separated the church on England. He was an author. -
Period: 1492 to
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian exchange brought new food, items, and disease. It impacted the social and cultural makeup of both sides of the atlantic. Cattle were very important to the new world. They were brought by Columbus. -
1503
Mona Lisa
Painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. It became King Francis I property. The original name was Monna or Madonna. Painter Raphel used the technique in one of his paintings. One of the most popular paintings in the world. -
1508
Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel
One of the most famously painted interior pieces. The chapel was built in 1479. Gathering place for cardinals. He gained fame through sculpting. Creation of adam and the fall of adam/eve. -
1513
"The Prince"
A book made by Machiavelli. Sometimes claimed to be one of the firsts works of modern philosophy. The book was dedicated to the governor of florence. The book was indifferent at first. Soon was described as immoral and evil. Separation of politics and ethics -
Period: 1545 to 1563
Counter Reformation
The counter reformation took place during roughly the same time as the protestant reformation. Martin Luther's act of nailing the Ninety-five theses to the church door. It grew out of criticism of the worldly attitudes. New religious order and other groups were founded. -
Oct 31, 1571
Martin Luther 95 theses
A list of questions and propositions to debate. The bible is the central religious authority. The church was soon divided. Protestantism soon emerged. Changed the course of religion in the west. -
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Opium War
Two Armed conflicts in China.
