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Period: 400 to Dec 31, 1400
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages was a time period where fuedalism was the main social and political system. It was a dangerous period to live in. -
Jan 1, 1095
Begining of The Crusades
The Crusades began in 1095 when Pope Urban II gave a plea to reclaim the "Holy Land" from the Muslims. The Frist Crusade was successful in it's goal to reclaim Jerusalem. Later the Muslims vowed to go to war with the Christians in order to reclaim the same area. -
Mar 13, 1325
Tenochtitlan was Founded by the Aztecs
Tenochtitlan was the Aztec Empire's capital, and largest city. it was built on a marshy island in Lake Texcoco. They created causeways to bridge the city to land. This highly sophisticated city also has a dual aquaduct to bring fresh water to the city. Mexico City was built on top of this ancient city after it was conquered by the Spanish. -
Jan 1, 1345
The Notre Dame Cathedral was Finished
The Notre Dame cathedral is one of the best known buildings in Paris. It is a Gothic cathedral built by The Catholic Church to house the Seat of Archdiocese, where all of the French Kings were crowned. The cathedral was vandalized by the protesters of the French revolution beginning in 1789. An extensive restoration project began in 1845 conducted by Violet-de-Duc, a French architect. -
Period: May 1, 1400 to
The Rennaisance
The Rennaisance was a period of Humanism that began in the early 1400's and ended in the late 1600's. -
Jan 1, 1439
Johannes Gutenberg Invents the Printing Press
One of the most important inventions ever was the moveable type printing press. Invented by johannes Gutenberg in 1439, this invention allowed book to be cheaper andeasier to access. -
Apr 15, 1452
Birth of Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci's real name was Leonardo di ser Piero with the "da Vinci" just showing where he was from. A brilliant man Leonardo was a great thinker and inventor. He was making sketches of flying machines way before anyone else had even thought of the concept. -
Jan 3, 1521
Matin Luther is Kicked Out From the Catholic Church
Martin luther was a German Monk who felt the Catholic Church should return to basic beliefs. When they refused to comply Luther was excommunicated. This action led him to create his own branch of Christianity. -
Charles Darwin visits the Galapagos Islands
Charles Darwin first visited The Galapagos Island in 1835. Her sailed to the islands on the H.M.S. Beagle. On the islands he studied the unsual iguanas and created the Theory of Evolution. -
Panama Canal is Completed
The Panama Canal was completed in 1913, however the canal didn't open until 1914. This was a major engineeering marvel that required 10 years to build. many lives were saved by William C. Gorgas who took many measures to prevent disease. -
The Fall of the U.S.S.R.
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or Soviet Union fell on December 25, 1991. The Union broke up into fifteen republics. The largest and most powerful is Russia. Now the Commonwealth of Independent States includes all of these republics except Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the Baltic Republics. -
Charlemagne is Elected as King of The Frnaks
Charlemagne was elected as King of the Franks in 768 C.E by Pope Leo III. The Franks were a Germanic Tribe living in what is now the low countries. He spent most of his reign using warfare to accomplish his goals.
