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Period: 1096 to 1291
Crusades are Fought
It was a Holy war between Christians and Muslims. They were 100% unsuccessful in reclaiming Palestine. Crusades weren't a successful campaign, but they extended trade routes -
1300
Renaissance Begins
The renaissance is a rebirth. The renaissance brought us compelling art by da Vinci and Michelangelo. The renaissance started in Italy. -
1337
100 Year War Begins
Series of conflicts from 1337 to 1453. Against England and France, each side drew allies into the war. Edward lll of England thought he deserved to be king of England after Charles lV death. -
1347
Black Death Begins in Europe
The Black Death was a bubonic plague that speread all throughout Europe and Asia. The plauge killed millions and leaving many others in fear. This is when mass graves and burying people 6 feet underground started. -
Period: 1405 to 1433
Zheng He's Voyage
Zheng He was a Chinese explorer. He led 7 expeditions He is known as one of the most accomplished travelers in history -
1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake
Joan of Arc was a famous military leader, Catholic Saint, and national icon. She was charged for heresy. After a year of trial she was burned at the Stake. -
1440
Johannes Gutenburg printing press
The printing press was one of the best inventions ever. It allowed books to be printed faster and it allowed them to print more of the book. The printing press changed the world at that time. -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
The Fall of Constantinople was the take over of the Byzantine Empire by the Ottoman army. The capture happened in 1453. The siege took about 53 days. -
1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was a group formed by the Spanish Government. Its purpose was to focus on the combat of heresy committed by Baptist Christians. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
Christopher Columbus landed in the new world in 1492. He sailed from Spain. When he arrived he thought he landed in India and not North America. -
Period: 1492 to 1111
Colombian Exchange
The Colombian Exchange was a trade of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas. This was a big part of the settlements that were starting in the Americas. Although it was good, it also brought disease to the new world. -
Period: 1500 to
Slave Trade
The slave trade was a big moment in history. It impacted so many people's lives in different ways. The slaves were brought over from India on slave ships. -
1506
Mona Lisa Completed
The Mona Lisa is a very famous painting painted in the Renaissance. It was painted by de Vinci. De Vinci was one of the most famous painters, writers, and poets from the Renaissance. His nickname is the Renaissance Man because he did almost everything. -
Period: 1506 to 1547
King Henry VIII Reign
King Henry reigned from 1506 to his death. He is most famous for his six marriages. The reason for these marriages was that he wanted a boy so he could become king when he died. -
1512
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo was a big part of Renaissance Art. He painted and sculpted lots of different things, including the Statue of David. One of his most famous works is the Sistine Chapel. -
1514
Battle of Chaldiran
The Battle of Chaldiran was a battle between the Ottomans and the Safavids. The battle was fought on August 23, 1514. It took place in present day Iran. -
1517
Martin Luther posts 95 thesis
The 95 thesis was a big deal back in the day. It stated everything that was wrong with the church. With this Martin Luther got into a lot of trouble. -
1520
Cortez Defeats Aztecs
Cortez was a fierce conquistador from Spain. Him and his men led a quest to defeat the Aztecs. They captured the capital city and killed the leader Montezuma. -
Period: 1520 to 1566
Sultan Suleyman Reign
Sultan Suleyman was known as "the Magnificent". He is known as this because of what he did for the Ottoman Empire. He dies of natural causes in 1566 -
1532
"The Prince"
The Prince was written by Machiavelli. The Prince was essentially about how to be bad and how to rule. Around this time the idea of humanism was a big deal, this book was one of the reason that sparked. -
Period: 1533 to
Queen Elizabeth's Reign
Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry. She took throne in 1533. She died in 1603. -
Period: 1545 to 1563
Counter Reformation
The Counter Reformation is also known as the Catholic Reformation. It was a time where the Catholic Church was fixing everything that the people noticed was wrong with them. This was influenced by Martin Luther and the 95 Thesis -
Period: to
Era of the Samaurai
The Samurai were elite Chinese solders. You had to be born into it and it took lots of training. They have a special code they have to follow. -
William Shakespeare's Death
William Shakespeare was one of histories best play wrights. He wrote "Romeo and Juliet". He died in 1616 due to illness -
Taj Mahal Completed
The Taj Mahal was a great treasure to the Mughal's. It was built in 1653. It was built by Ustad Ahmad Lahouri. -
Lord George McCartney Expelled
Lord George McCartney was a Irish man turned British. He was governor of different places in Europe. He was expelled by the Chinese Emperor because he never knelt down before him. -
Period: to
Opium War
The Opium War was a war between China and the British Empire over the British trade of opium and China's sovereignty. The war took place in the 1800's. The war established 5 trade ports.
