B3 World History 1096-1867

  • Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1291

    Crusades are fought

    The Christians wanted to take control of Jerusalum. The Christians fought the Muslims.
  • Renaissance begins
    Jan 1, 1300

    Renaissance begins

    The Renaissance was the "Re-birth" of art and literature. People wanted to show that they were rich why showing off/buying things.
  • 100 Years War begins
    Jan 1, 1337

    100 Years War begins

    The 100 Year War started with Edward III atempting to take over the French throne. Multiple wars happened at ht esmae time of the 100 Year War.
  • Black Death Begins in Europe
    Jan 1, 1347

    Black Death Begins in Europe

    The first sign of the black death was in Messina, Sicily. The black death went on to kill an estimated 25 million people.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1368 to

    Ming Dynasty in China

    The Ming Dynasty started from a peasent rising. The army quickly became stronger and bigger. After Beijing fell the emperor committed suicide.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1405 to Jan 1, 1433

    Voyages of Zheng He

    Zheng He was in the Imperial Chinese navy. He made seven voyages to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa to explore and trade. Zheng He likely died at sea, and was buried at sea.
  • Joan of Arc burned at the stake
    Jan 1, 1431

    Joan of Arc burned at the stake

    In 1431 Cauchon declared her guilty . She was later burned at the stake. Twenty five years after her death Pope Callixtus III re-examined her trail and declared her innocent, he said that she was a martyr.
  • Ottomans conquer Constantinople
    Jan 1, 1453

    Ottomans conquer Constantinople

    The commander of the Ottomans was 21-year-old Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. A seven week siege followed after the conquest of Constantinople.
  • Johannes Gutenburg - printing press
    Jan 1, 1455

    Johannes Gutenburg - printing press

    A hand-set block letters was used to print papers, books, etc. The first think printed was a bible.
  • 1st Voyage of Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    1st Voyage of Columbus

    Columbus visited San Salvador, Cuba, and Hispaniola before making it to what would become America. Columbus never knew that he found something new.
  • Jews, gypsies & moors expelled from Spain
    Jan 1, 1492

    Jews, gypsies & moors expelled from Spain

    When the expulsion happened many homes were abandonded, children seperated from their mothers. This wreaked havoc on thousands of people.
  • Da Gama lands in India
    Jan 1, 1498

    Da Gama lands in India

    When arriving in India the Muslim merchants of Calicut didn't greet Da Gama warmly. Later in 1499 when he was leaving he had to fight his way out of the harbor.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Slave trade across Atlantic

    Slaves were needed in Europe to work the manual labor jobs after the Black Death. They were also needed as chattel in the Americas.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1501 to

    Safavid Empire

    While the Safavid Empire ruled it cover all of Iran, and some of Turkey and Georgia. The empire was a theocracy.
  • Naming of the "New World"
    Jan 1, 1502

    Naming of the "New World"

    The name "New World" was typically used with the Western Hemisphere. Columbus said that the only reason he thought the plants/animals were strange is because they were new to the men.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1503 to Jan 1, 1506

    Da Vinci paints the "Mona Lisa"

    Reserchers show that the woman in the Mona Lisa was Lisa Gherardin. She was a family member of the Gherardini family of Florence and Tuscany in Italy.
  • Michelangelo begins painting Sistine chapel
    Jan 1, 1508

    Michelangelo begins painting Sistine chapel

    It was requested by Pope Julius II that Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the Sistine chapel. Julius wanted the painting to show the glory that Rome had.
  • Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
    Jan 1, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses

    The 95 Theses were basically about how the Catholic Church was corupt by selling indulgences to shorten waiting time to heaven. Shortly after the 95 Theses the Protestant church was founded.
  • Mangellan starts his "around the world" trip
    Jan 1, 1519

    Mangellan starts his "around the world" trip

    Mangellen started his voyage to find a new route to the Spice Islands. On his voyage he became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
  • Mughal Empire begins
    Jan 1, 1526

    Mughal Empire begins

    The Mughal Empire invaded into India from Afghanistan. They ruled most of the northern India.
  • Henery VIII founds Anglican Church
    Jan 1, 1534

    Henery VIII founds Anglican Church

    Henery VIII founded the Anglican Church because he wanted to get his marriage annulled from his wife. The Pope decliened it. Therefore he created The Church of England.
  • Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
    Jan 1, 1537

    Pizarro invades the Inca Empire

    Pizarro used many methods to try to over power the Inca Empire. Such as controling the Incas by converting them to Christianity, Capturing the Incan leader and then offering him as a ransom, and attacking the Incas towns and cities which succeeded.
  • Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
    Jan 1, 1543

    Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory

    The Heliocentric Theory is stating that the sun is in the center. He said that the moon is the only celestial sphere that revolves around the earth.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563

    Council of Trent

    The Council of Trent was important with determaning the outcome of the Counter-Reformation. Pope Paul III who named the Council of Trent did not take any part in the meetings.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1556 to

    Philip II rules Spain

    It is said that during Phillip II rule of Spain was its greatest time for power. He ruled his empire through his personal control of official appointments and all forms of patronage.
  • Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
    Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England

    Elizabeth I became the queen because her sister died. She later turned England back to Protestant.
  • Period: to

    Age of Enlightenment

    The Age of Enlightenment was a cultural life movement. The movement was a big success after the Revolutionary War.
  • Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded

    Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded

    Jamestown was created by a proposition. It basically said sail to the new, and begin a settlement. Jamestown was made thirteen years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth.
  • Louis XIV becomes King of France

    Louis XIV becomes King of France

    Louis XIV was known as the "Sun King". While Louis XVI was controling France he annexed key territories and established his country as the dominant European power.
  • Qing Dynasty in China begins

    Qing Dynasty in China begins

    The Qing Dynasty lasted 270 years. The main reason the Qing Dynasty collapsed was the rivall groups. They fought for supremacy.
  • Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan

    The Leviathan is written about structure of society and legitimate government. It is an example of social contract theory.
  • Oliver Cromwell rules England

    Oliver Cromwell rules England

    Oliver Cromwell pushed for the exicution of Charles II. Cromwell was a Puritan(Protestant).
  • Peter I (The Great) becomes Czar

    Peter I (The Great) becomes Czar

    Peter I is best known for his extensive reforms. While Peter I ran Russia he wanted people to think Russia was the best and a really good nation.
  • Period: to

    Catherine the Great rules Russia

    Catherine the Great was the longest ruling female of Russia. She was most known for her intelligence and ambitions.
  • French Revolution begins

    French Revolution begins

    The French Rvolution was the decline of monarchies and churches. It started democracy and nationalism.
  • U.S. Constitution is ratified

    U.S. Constitution is ratified

    The U.S. Constitution was ratified when the bill of rights was proposed. Since the constitution has been in tact it has been ammended twenty seven times.
  • Reign of Terror begins

    Reign of Terror begins

    The Reign of Terror was called the period of violence. The Girondins and the Jacobins, where marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution".
  • Napoleon becomes Emperor

    Napoleon becomes Emperor

    Napoleon rose hrough the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. He became the emperor at the end of the French Revolution.
  • Napoleon defeated at Waterloo

    Napoleon defeated at Waterloo

    Duke of Wellington beat Napoleon at the Waterloo. Loosing at the Waterloo marked the final defeat of French military leader.
  • Tokugawa Shogunate ends

    Tokugawa Shogunate ends

    Tokugawa Shogunate was the last military government. The head people of the Tokugawa Shogunate were called Shotguns.