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1095
Crusades are Fought
The Crusades was a series of religious disagreement between Christians and Muslims. The Crusades started in 1095 - 1291.Crusades were characterized by the taking of vows and the granting of indulgences -
1300
Beginning Renaissance
The renaissance started in the 14th century and ended in the 17th century. From 1300 - 1700. It was created by the idea of the philosophy of humanism. Also emphasized the importance of individual achievement. -
1337
100 Year War Begins
The Hundred Years' War was a long struggle between England and France. William the Conqueror wanted to rule France as well. France was temptingly weak, divided and ended in 1457 -
1347
Black Death begins in Europe
The black death was caused by 12 ships filled with rats coming into Europe. At first people thought it was a curse from God. But eventually they found out that it was stated by fleas that drank blood of rats and the fleas bit the humans and created a disease. -
1431
Joan of Arc Burned at State
Joan managed to make the army believe in her and she helped to lead them to victories. At age 18 she led the French army to victory over the English. After that she was captured a year later, and was burned. -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
The Fall of the Constantinople and general establishment of Turks in the region also served the main overland trade trade link between Asia and Europe. Many civilians were taken as slaves or killed on the spot. Many people fled to Italian cities. -
1468
Johannes Gutenberg printing press
Gutenberg created technology that changed the world of printing. He invented the printing press. Gutenberg created it in 1468 -
Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
Founded by Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella in 1478. During this time freedom of religion didn't exist in Spain. The monarchs wanted to maintain the Catholic traditions. -
1492
Columbian Exchange
Happened due to Christopher Columbus discovering the new world. One of the positive impacts the Columbian Exchange had on the world, was the exchange of crops. The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of ideas, crops, population, and animals. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
Christopher Columbus didn't actually discover America. He made the Atlantic crossing along with Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Although he didn't discover America, he was the first european to discover a sea route to America. -
1504
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo De Vinci. One reason it is so popular is because of her smile. The Mona Lisa is one of the top visited pieces of art in the world. -
1509
King Henry the 8th
Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. He was the second Tudor monarch and was well-known for having six wives. King Henry started his own church because he wanted to get a divorce but wasn't allowed to i the local church. -
1512
Michelangelo begins painting at Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel ceiling,which was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a work of High Renaissance art. At first Michelangelo didn't want to do this because he considered himself a sculptor not a painter. It took him about 4 years to complete. -
1517
Martin Luther post 95 Theses
Martin Luther, acting on his beliefs wrote the Efficacy of Indulgences, also known as the 95 Theses. The 95 Theses were a list of questions and propositions for debate. The 95 Theses were against the selling of indulgences -
1519
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
In 1519 Hernan Cortez sailed from Cuba to Mexico to conquer to Aztecs. Cortez wanted gold. He conquers Aztecs and Montezuma in 1521. -
1545
Counter Reformation
Counter-Reformation, also known as Catholic Reformation, in the history of Christianity, the Roman Catholic efforts directed in the 16th century both against the Protestant Reformation. the Counter-Reformation took place during the same period as the Protestant Reformation. -
1555
Peace of Augsburg
Officially ended the religious struggle between Protestants and Catholics. Catholic bishops had to give up their property if they converted. It weakened the authority of the Holy Roman Emperors. -
1558
Queen Elizabeth’s Reign
Queen Elizabeth ruled for 45 years. During her reign, the economy was weakened by inflation, not enough food and high rent. Also there was outbreak of the black plague, food riots, threats of invasion and Catholic conspiracies. -
Ivan the Terrible’s Reign
Original name was Czar Ivan. Ivan took the throne at a young age, but he had people rule until he came to age. Ivan updated the army and expanded his land onto Mongol Territory. -
Spanish Armada
Queen Elizabeth sent reinforcements to help the Dutch fight the Spanish. There were man sea attacks on the Spanish against the English. Sir Francis Drake was a very successful sailor, he robbed the Spanish. -
Edict of Nantes
Created by King Henry the 5th to restore peace. It gave Huguenots freedom to worship. Catholicism was still the religion of France but you weren't forced to follow. -
William Shakespeare Death
Shakespeare moved to London around 1591 to become an actor. HE died in 1616 at the age of 52. His death was a mystery but it is rumored he drank too much. -
Petition of Rights
Taxes and special collections must be accompanied by an agreement. Army cant use the law of war in peace. -
King Charles the First Executed
Cromwell and the Puritans brought Charles to trial for treason. They found him guilty and sentenced him to death. His execution is revolutionary -
Lord George McCartney Expelled
he Macartney Embassy, was the first British clever mission to China. It is named for its leader, George Macartney, It was Great Britain's first envoy to China, which took place in 1793. -
Opium War
Opium Wars, were two conflicts in China between the Western countries and the Qing dynasty.The first Opium War (1839–42) was fought between China and Britain. The second Opium War (1856–60), was in China, and was fought by Britain and France against China. -
Era of the Samurai
The samurai were the warriors of Japan. They later made up the ruling military class that eventually became the highest ranking. it was the beginning of the country's first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate.
