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Mayan hieroglyphics
The Maya are using hieroglyphic writing. -
Period: 200 to Sep 25, 1500
Pre-Columbian Era
America before discovery. Native Americans. World events. -
476
Western Roman Empire Ends
Western Roman Empire ends. Over time, Europe splits into small kingdoms. -
Jul 7, 600
Muhammad
Muhammad begins the religion of Islam in Arabia. -
Jul 7, 1096
Crusades
European Christians launches the Cascades a series of wars to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims. -
Jul 7, 1100
Cahokia Mound Builders
The city of Cahokia flourishes in what is now Illinois. -
Jul 7, 1200
Aztecs
The Aztecs conquer much of central Mexico. -
Jul 7, 1300
Iroquois League
Women played important roles in Iroquois society. They nominated members of the tribal council. And if a leader did something wrong, the women of his clan could vote him out of office. -
Jan 7, 1324
Mansa Musa
PortMansa Musa, emperor of Mali, travels to Islam's holy city. Word of his gold spreads to Europe. -
Aug 29, 1451
Christopher Columbus was born
Much of Christopher Columbus’ childhood remains a mystery, though some of his biographers, including the explorer’s son, chose to weave their own tales. A few things about the boyhood of Columbus are accepted as fact. He was born in the Italian republic of Genoa, most likely between August and September of 1451. His contemporaries noted that he was the oldest son born to his parents, and that he had blue eyes, red hair, and was tall. Unfortunately, no paintings of Columbus were made while he wa -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus' 1st Voyage
CC explores Hispaniola, Cuba, and San Salvador; each time thinking he has reached the Indies. The Santa Maria sinks; only the Nina and the Pinta arrive safely back in Spain. -
Sep 29, 1493
Christopher Columbus' 2nd Voyage
17 ships, 1500 men
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May 30, 1498
Christopher Columbus' 3rd Voyage
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May 11, 1502
Christopher Columbus' 4th Voyage
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May 20, 1506
Christopher Columbus Dies
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Maize
Maize is widely grown in what is not the southeastern United States.
