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Period: Jan 1, 1350 to
European Renaissance
The European Renaissance began in Italy (Florence). This was the rebirth of interest in art, edu., and culture. This led to the creation of Humanists (people who believe in human potential). There was also specifically Italian Renassiance which focused on humanism and secularism. The Norther Renassaince directed its attention more towards reform. Writers of the Northern Renaissance wrote satires to not only entertain their readers, but to draw attention to problems and reform. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
The Ming dynasty was quiet successful compared to other dynastys China dealt with. The Ming dynasty had a tribute system which included the small asian countries of Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. These countries recieved protection from China and in turn supplied China with power, goods and money. These countries also performed the idea of selective cultural borrowing.(chose aspects of chinese culture (i.e. religion, gov't, and edu.) and incorporated it into their own society). -
Jan 1, 1450
Thesis
During the 1450 to 1750 era the world as we knew it then was greatly advancing. Exploration led to colonization, trade, and even the decline of some empires. Exploration, however, also brought new goods and ideas to people around the globe. The Scientific Revolution and Renaissances turned a focus towards edu. as well. In Europe trade (Columbian Exchange) was booming with Britain at the reigns. In China, however, the government was out of control and isolation of the country soon followed. -
Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Britain is Main Trading Hub
Over this era Britain becomes the hub of trade globally. India had once been the hub of trade due to trade being centered mainly on the Indian ocean, expansion west and the Columbian Exchange trade had shifted. The Atlantic Ocean due to the Columbian exchange and colonization quickly becomes a more profitable trading hub. With population growing in Europe a strong nation was need to organize the trade between nations that had been very minimal up until this point due to manor systems. -
Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Exploration
Exploration during this era was fueled by Renaissances (curious about other lands/cultures), money, technological advances (such as: sextant, better mapse, Mariners compass, new ships, astrolabe, and gunpowder), and fame (if you weren't first born son you got no land). During this era Batolomeo Dias rounds the Cape of Good Hope (1487), Vasco de Gama travels to Calicut (1498), Columbus discovers the Americas(1492), and Ferdinand magellan cirucmnavigates the world. -
May 1, 1488
Height of Aztec Empire
The Aztec Empire was at the height of its span until the Europeans came over and brought with them guns, greed, and disease. The Aztec Empire was very advanced for their stage in developement. Exploration, mainly by Spanish Conquistadors in this region, consisted mainly of men which in turn led to the creation of races like mestizos and mullatos. Aztecs fell prone to diseases. The spanish took what they wanted due to the fear they instilled in the Aztecs with their guns and advanced tech. -
Jan 1, 1502
1st African Slaves to America
The first boatload of slaves to the Americas was a huge turning point in the global economy. This signaled the beginning of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade which eventually led to the displacement of approximately 10 million Africans. Tribes, like Queen Nzingna a Mbande's, would give Africans from other tribes to Europeans to save their own people from being taken. Africans became slaves on plantations, so that products like cotton and sugar could be mass produced with a huge profit margin. -
Feb 18, 1510
Colombian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange drastically affected Atlantic trade. The introduction of new animals, foods, products, and disease shaped the world into what we know today. Diets around the globe expanded due to the introduction of foods like maize and squash. Diseases ravaged the Native American population. Europe profits greatly from this exchange and migration to the new world slowly begines to increase. This also helps create and sustain a middle class in the new world and Europe. -
Jan 1, 1517
Protestant Reformation
Protestantism is a branch of Christianity. There were three kinds of protestantism: Luthernaism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism. The Protestant Reformation occured due to the Renaissance's emphasis on the individual and the idea of being secular. This movement was headed by Martin Luther who was a monk and a teacher. He taught ideas that challenged the church and the pope, which got him a lot of criticism. His ideas caught on with peasants which eventually led to revolts. -
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Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution led to the modern day view based upon rationalism and secularism. The revolution led to the scientific method, democracy, and the separation of powers. The scientific revolution also created tensions between the church and society because the revolution disproved religion and led to less people following the church. Thomas Aquinas used scholasticism (explain religion through reason) to try and regain support from the public. -
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Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty started out as a successful one. It was the largest dynasty to rule China. Kangxi, who was a Emperor of China, kept confucian beliefs, lowerd taxes, and restored peace and proseperity. He also was the first emperor to visit peasant villages. However, eventually China isolated itself from the rest of the world and fell behind the quickly advancing European countries (and some other countries). By the end of the Qing Dynasty, the dynasty had little control over its country.
