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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
The Renaissance
The renaissance was a time in Europe of change and new ideas. Art, literature, and learning were three major changes that happen during that time period. -
Jan 1, 1418
Prince Henry the Navigator's School Finished
It was the first school for ocean navigation. In this school, people were trained in science, map-making, and navigation in order for them to sail down the west coast of Africa. -
May 29, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
Contantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire which marked the end of the Roman Empire. It also showed the expansion of Islam -
Period: Jan 1, 1481 to Jan 1, 1566
The Peak of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire acheived its peak of power and wealth under the reign of Mehmed II. New conquest spread it throughout most of central Europe and the Arabian Peninsula. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
He was the first European to land in the Americas. He wanted to find a water route to India, but instead he found the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1492
Tobacco Introduced to Europe.
Christopher Columbus introduced tobacco to Europe. This is significant because tobbaco is a major cash crop and it helps in the medical world. -
Jun 7, 1494
The Treaty of Tordasillas
This was a treaty between Spain and Portugal that stated that the land in the Americas would be divided between the the two countries. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco De Gama finds a water route to India around the tip of Africa
He was the first European to travel around the tip of Africa and find a trade route to India. He received a hero's welcome back to Portugal after his trip. -
Jan 1, 1509
Erasmus' Praise of Folly
The Praise of Folly was a satire that was written to critisize the abuse and superstition of doctrine of the catholic church. -
Jan 1, 1517
Mona Lisa Finished
This painting was created by Leonardo Di Vinci. It is one of the most widespread known paintings in the world. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 thesis was posted
The 95 thesis was a list of things that Martin Luther disagreed with the Church. He posted this list on the door of the castle church of Wittenburg. -
Period: Jan 1, 1519 to Jan 1, 1522
Magellan and his Crew Circumnavigate the Earth
Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the world. Out of the 270 people that he began his journey with, only 18 of them made it back to Europe. Magellan, himself, didn't make it back to Europe. His voyage showed that the world was much larger than people had beleived back then. -
Jan 1, 1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
This was a big event as it marked the end of the Aztec empire as well as growth of the Spanish empire. Cortez and his people changed the name of Tenochtitlán to Mexico City. -
Jan 1, 1526
Start of the Mughal Empire
This empire spread the Islamic religion to India. They ruled over India for a large amount of time. The empire was founded Babur. -
Nov 15, 1532
Pizzaro Conquers the Incas
Francisco Pizarro and his men conquered the incans and took over their land. This gain a good amount of land for Spain. -
Jan 1, 1536
Anglican Church Started
The Anglican Chirch was started by King Henry VIII. He wanted another divorce but the Catholic Church would not let him get one so he made his own chuch with his own rules. -
Jan 1, 1543
Copericus's Heliocentric Theory Published
Copernicus developed his heliocentric theory and this was a big deal because this went against what people had believed before and is also went went against most people's religions and for that reason he was rejected. -
Period: Jan 1, 1545 to Jan 1, 1563
Concil of Trent
It was one of the most important ecumential councils for Counter-Reformation. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
The defeat of the Spanish Armada made England a world class power and introduced long-range weapons into naval warfare for the first time. -
Shakespear's Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was a tradgedy written by William Shakespeare based on the conspiracy of the ancient Roman leader Julius caesar. -
Galileo’s first telescope
His telescope made viewing outer space much more efficient then it had been before. It led to the advancement of knowledge of the world around us. -
William Harvey discovered circulation of blood
He was the first person to discover the circulation of blood in the human body and this was important because it informed people on how the body works. -
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30 years war
It was a war between the Catholics and the Protestants. Cardinal Richeleiu changed the focus of the war from religious to political. The Treaty of Westphalia ended the war in 1648 and it reaffirmed the peace of Augsburg \, but added Calvanism. -
Descartes Discourse on Method was written
Discourse on Method is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise written by Rene Descartes. A major quote from it is "I think therefore I am." -
Taj Mahal built
This building was a symbol of the Mughal empire's power. Shah Jahan had it built to house the body of his favorite wife. It is a museum today. -
Newton’s Laws of gravity
Newton's laws were very important because it informed people about gravity and how it works.
