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Period: 1096 to 1291
Crusades are Fought
The Crusades are holy wars fought against the Muslims. They fought over Palestine. The Campaign was unsuccessful, but opened up new trade routes. -
Period: 1337 to 1453
100 Years War
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. -
1347
Black Death begins in Europe
Black Death is a disease that killed millions. Also known as the Bubonic Plague. This lead to the Renaissance. -
1350
Renaissance Begins
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. -
Period: 1405 to 1433
Zheng He's Voyages
He visited many places in the seas south of china. He visited Thailand, Southeast Asia, and India. He also mapped said seas and land. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake.
Joan of Arc was a hero during Hundred years war. She was a Martyr, and became a symbol of the Catholic League. -
1450
Johannes Gutenberg Printing Press
First Metal Printing Press. This made printed materials easier to get a hold of. The first book made using it was the bible. -
Apr 6, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
This was caused by the Ottoman Empire, who invaded. -
Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
The hunting of Jews and non-Christians. Many were tortured and killed. Many Jews go to Poland. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
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. -
Period: Nov 6, 1494 to Sep 6, 1566
Sultan Suleyman's Reign
Culture reached its height under him. He was known as "The Magnificent". He reformed the tax system. -
Period: 1500 to
Colombian Exchange
This was ignited by Christopher Columbus when he discovered North America. The trading of goods from America to Europe occurred. Led to colonies. -
1503
Mona Lisa Completed
A very famous painting. Created during the Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci. It is still on display today. -
1508
Michelangelo begins painting the Sistine Chapel.
The Sistine Chapel is a major piece of art from the Renaissance. It shows very religious artwork. You can still see it today. -
Period: 1509 to 1547
King Henry VIII Reign
Creator and head of the Church of England. He had 6 wives. His successor was Edward VI. -
Aug 23, 1514
Battle of Chaldiran
This was a battle between Ottomans and the Safavid Dynasty. It occurred in northern Iraq. The Ottomans won with a decisive victory. -
1517
Martin Luther post 95 Theses
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. -
Period: 1517 to
Counter Reformation
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. -
1521
Cortez Defeats Aztechs
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. -
Period: 1526 to
Slave Trade
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. -
1532
"The Prince"
This book was written by Machiavelli. This book told rulers to rule with an iron fist. Led to the phrase, "Machiavellian Rule". -
1532
Pizarro Defeats Incas
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. -
Period: Nov 17, 1538 to
Queen Elizabeth's Reign
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. -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
Temporary settlement of the Holy Roman Empire. Created during time of religious conflict. Allowed each German Prince to decide if Lutheranism and Christianity. -
Spanish Armada 1588
A fleet of 130 ships. They tried to overthrow Queen Elizabeth of England to make it Catholic again. "God blew and they scattered." -
Edict of Nantes
It gave the Huguenots rights in the kingdom. It ended some wars. It was repealed. -
Period: to
Era of the Samurai
Feudalism begins. Ruler is the Shogun, Emperor is a figurehead. Women can become Samurai. -
William Shakespeare's Death
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. -
Taj Mahal Completed
The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum. It is at the southern bank of the Yamuna river. It is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. -
Period: to
Opium War
War between China and the UK. This was caused by a trade imbalance. The UK was victorious.