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The Crusades are holy wars fought against the Muslims. They fought over Palestine. The Campaign was unsuccessful, but opened up new trade routes.
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Battles waged in France over the right to rule the kingdom. The sides were the House of Plantagenet, rulers of England, and the French house of Valois.
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Black Death is a disease that killed millions. Also known as the Bubonic Plague. This lead to the Renaissance.
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Renaissance is a French word for rebirth. It is named as such because it greatly developed culture in Europe. It lead to advances in the arts, and in humanism.
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He visited many places in the seas south of china. He visited Thailand, Southeast Asia, and India. He also mapped said seas and land.
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Joan of Arc was a hero during Hundred years war. She was a Martyr, and became a symbol of the Catholic League.
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First Metal Printing Press. This made printed materials easier to get a hold of. The first book made using it was the bible.
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This was caused by the Ottoman Empire, who invaded.
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The hunting of Jews and non-Christians. Many were tortured and killed. Many Jews go to Poland.
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He landed in what is now the Bahamas. He named the island San Salvador, or "Holy Savior". He believed it to be the East Indies.
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Culture reached its height under him. He was known as "The Magnificent". He reformed the tax system.
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This was ignited by Christopher Columbus when he discovered North America. The trading of goods from America to Europe occurred. Led to colonies.
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A very famous painting. Created during the Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci. It is still on display today.
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The Sistine Chapel is a major piece of art from the Renaissance. It shows very religious artwork. You can still see it today.
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Creator and head of the Church of England. He had 6 wives. His successor was Edward VI.
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This was a battle between Ottomans and the Safavid Dynasty. It occurred in northern Iraq. The Ottomans won with a decisive victory.
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95 Theses was Martin Luther's list of problems he had with the Catholic Church. Lead to the Counter Reformation. Also lead to the creation of the Lutheran Church.
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This was an effort made to purify the the Christian Church. It pulled many people back to the Church. It lead to the removal of indulgences.
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Cortez was a Spanish explorer who was determined to defeat the Aztecs. He burned his boats to ensure he stayed to finish the job. He succeeded in this, and mexico became known as New Spain.
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This was the shipping of slaves from Africa to the America's. This ended in everywhere that wasn't the Southern United States. It ended after the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was passed.
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This book was written by Machiavelli. This book told rulers to rule with an iron fist. Led to the phrase, "Machiavellian Rule".
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The Incas had just endured a Civil War, and now was severely weakened. Francisco Pizarro had arrived recently, and had seen an opportunity. After the Chief gave Pizarro a bribe of gold and silver, and a lot of it, Pizarro killed the chief, ending the Incas.
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She was the third daughter of King Henry the Viii. As opposed to her Catholic Sister, she was an Anglican. She was called the Virgin Queen.
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Temporary settlement of the Holy Roman Empire. Created during time of religious conflict. Allowed each German Prince to decide if Lutheranism and Christianity.
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A fleet of 130 ships. They tried to overthrow Queen Elizabeth of England to make it Catholic again. "God blew and they scattered."
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It gave the Huguenots rights in the kingdom. It ended some wars. It was repealed.
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Feudalism begins. Ruler is the Shogun, Emperor is a figurehead. Women can become Samurai.
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William Shakespeare was an English play writer. His plays featured much emotion and Humanism was a key theme. His plays brought the rich and the poor together.
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The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum. It is at the southern bank of the Yamuna river. It is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
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War between China and the UK. This was caused by a trade imbalance. The UK was victorious.