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1500
Formation of the Yangban
This led to a society in Choson Korea based off of classes as the yangban were granted many privileges by the state, including land and stipends. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Global Interactions between 1500-1800
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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
The Renaissance in Europe
The Renaissance in Europe allowed Europeans to become more technologically advanced, weaking the Ottoman Empire -
Period: 1501 to 1524
The Rule of Ismail Safavi
He led to the founding of the Safavid Empire which made them stronger economically. -
1502
The Safavid devotion to Shi'ite Isam
This led to economic prosperity as Iran became a truly separate country for the first time since its incorporation into the Islamic caliphate. -
1502
Shi'ism Becoming the Official Religion of the Safavid Empire
This religious outbreak affected the popular psychology of people under this empire. -
Oct 27, 1505
The death of Ivan
Russia- Ivan died and he was succeeded as Grand Duke of Muscovy by his son, Vasili III which makes this event (Political). -
Jan 1, 1517
Syria, Arabia, Palestine and Egypt went under Ottoman Empire
This expanded the Ottoman Empire, helping expand and stabilize the Ottoman Empire holding it at its Peak. (Political) -
Jan 1, 1517
Piri Reis
presented the first world map of the Selim I. -
1520
Formation of Devshirme
This led the Ottoman Empire economic success as they recruited male children on Christian villages in the Balkans to become skilled military assets. -
Period: 1520 to 1566
The rule of Suleiman the Magnificent
The rule of Suleiman the Magnificent led the Ottoman Empire to great economic success as they conquered empires such as Belgrade in 1521, which expanding their empire making them stronger. -
1526
Babur Defeats Last Sultan of Delhi
When Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat it led him to economic success and to the founded the Mughal empire. -
Period: 1526 to
High Population in the Mughal Empire
With a population of 100 million the Mughal Empire thrived economically through a trading economy based on cotton cloth and efficient administration. -
Period: 1526 to
Mughal Religious Tolerance
The inherited traditions the Mughal state gained from both the Islamic caliphate and Mongol led them to be economically diverse with a 70 % Muslim and 15 % Hindus military. -
Jan 1, 1533
Ivan the Terrible- First Tsar of Russia
Russia- Ivan the Terrible names himself the Tsar of Russia, being the first to run this title which gave him a huge political standpoint over the country. (Political) -
Dec 3, 1533
The death of Vasili III
Russia- After his Vasili III's death, his son, Ivan IV, succeeded him making this event (Political). -
Jan 1, 1536
Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha was executed.
After his execution in the Topkapı Palace, was the first Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire appointed by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. -
Jan 1, 1540
The Holy League navy is defeated in the Battle of Preveza.
A peace treaty was signed between Venice and the Ottoman Empire in October 1540, under which the Turks took control of the Venetian possessions in the Morea and in Dalmatia and of the formerly Venetian islands in the Aegean, Ionian and eastern Adriatic Seas. Venice also had to pay a war indemnification of 300,000 ducats of gold to the Ottoman Empire. -
Jan 1, 1541
Conquest of Buda and establishment of Ottoman rule over Hungary.
Suleiman the Magnificent occupied Buda and incorporated the central wedge of the Kingdom of Hungary directly into the Ottoman Empire. -
Period: 1543 to
European arrival to Japan
This event sparked the Nanban Trade period, where silver and copper were exported (Economic) -
1549
Christian Missionaries
When Japan was trading with Portuguese, the Portuguese brought over christian missionaries which started the conversion of religions in Japan along with introduced Christianity . (economic and art:religion) -
Jan 1, 1551
Tripoli is taken over.
In 1553, Dragut was nominated commander of Tripoli by Suleiman, making the city an important center for piratical raids in the Mediterranean and the capital of the Ottoman province of Tripolitania. -
Jan 1, 1556
The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (Suleiman I) ends. Siege of Szigetvár. Selim II accession to throne
Suleiman became a prominent monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power.Their son Selim II succeeded Suleiman following his death in 1566 after 46 years of rule. -
Period: 1556 to
The rule of Akbar
Akbar made the Mughal Empire stronger economically by establishing the central administration of its expanding empire, which was needed to keep the empire united. -
Jan 1, 1565
Great Siege of Malta
This helped the Ottomans expand their rule and control the Mediterranean and shifted trade focus for Europe. (Economic) -
1565
Ivan established the Oprichnina
Russia- Ivan established the Oprichnina, a Muscovite territory ruled directly by the tsar. (Political) -
1570
Formatiin of Mansabs System
This system led military officers and government officials in the Mughal Empire economic success as they were granted land revenues. -
Period: Jan 1, 1570 to 73
Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–73). Conquest of Cyprus.
Cyprus went under Ottoman rule. -
Period: 1574 to
Azuchi Momoyama period
During this period the daimyo and his successor brought the provinces under the control of the central government (political) -
1575
Dependence of Silk and Carpet in the Safavid Empire
The products that became economically powerful in this empire were associated with deep-pile carpets. -
Nov 12, 1581
The death of Ivan the Terrible's eldest son
Russia- Ivan the terrible had killed his oldest son over an argument about his wife, then striking him with his scepter, ultimately killing him. This caused a rampage against him. (Social) -
Period: to
The rule of Shah Abbas I
Shah Abbas I rule became the most renowned in the Safavid Empire due to him economically moving the royal capital to Isfahan in 1597, which allowed his army to play polo, and he used an airy palace to overlook the plaza to receive dignitaries and review his troops. -
Period: to
The Battle of Noryang
This was the last major battle Korea faced from Japan (Political) -
The End of the Imjin War
Korea suffered from the devastation of the war; causing Korea to be economically weak having royal revenues fall by two thirds. -
Godunov the first non-Rurikid
Russia- A zemsky sobor elected Godunov the first non-Rurikid tsar of Muscovy. (Political) -
Period: to
Wood print making
This a form of art that originated during the Edu period, along with a spark in new arts like literature and drama (Art) -
Beginning of Tokugawa Shogunate
This was the beginning of the new military regime in Tokugawa Japan, which soon created a new class, the warrior class. (social) -
The beginning of the Edo period
This period sparked many new ideas in Japan, one was "no more wars" (Political) -
Nankai earthquake and tsunami
These two natural disasters killed thousands of people resulting in destroyed lands and population decline (social) -
Period: to
Polish-Russian War
Russia- The Polish king Sigismund III led an army into Muscovy, starting the Polish-Russian War. (Political) -
Polish-Russian War Rejection
Russia- Sigismund rejected the boyars' conditions. (Political) -
Vasili is overthrown
Russia- Vasili was overthrown. A group of nobles, the Seven Boyars, replaced him at the head of the government. (Political) -
Polish-Russian War Truce
Russia- A truce was established. The boyars promised to recognize Sigismund's son and heir Władysław as tsar, conditional on severe limits to his power and his conversion to Orthodoxy. (Political/ Economic) -
Sanriku Earthquake
This earthquake was followed by 8 meter (26 feet) waves that killed many people and animals (Social)
Fun Fact: this was the first time the word "tsunami"was used -
Battle of Tennoji
During this battle Hideyori committed suicide to where his son Hideyoshi took rule and unified Japan (poitical) -
Polish-Russian War and The Truce of Deulino
Russia- The Truce of Deulino ended the war. Muscovy ceded the city of Smolensk and the Czernihów Voivodeship to Poland. (Political) -
Feodor Romanov- released from Polish prison
Russia- Feodor Romanov, Michael's father, was released from Polish prison and allowed to return to Muscovy. (Political) -
Period: to
Manchu Invasion
This hindered Korean economic recovery as their community began to get back up from the Imjin War. -
Confucianism Influence on Choson Korea
The growing Confucianism religious influence led to women being listed in family genealogies alongside their brother, even after marriage. -
The Smolensk War- expiration of the Truce of Deulino
Russia- With the expiration of the Truce of Deulino, a Muscovite army was sent to lay siege to Smolensk. (Political) -
Period: to
The Smolensk War
Russia- The Smolensk War was a conflict fought between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia. (Political) -
Forbiden trade
During this time trade was forbiden with anyone other than the Spanish which was a decline in goods (Political) -
The Smolensk War- Surrender
Russia- The Muscovite army, surrounded, was forced to surrender. (Political) -
The Smolensk War- Throne
Russia- The Treaty of Polyanovka was signed, ending the war. Poland retained Smolensk, but Władysław renounced his claim to the Muscovite throne. (Political) -
Period: to
Shimabara Rebellion
During this period peasants (mostly Christians) fought against the daimyo and hiding from troops with their families and ass a result when they surrendered over 40,000 rebels we killed (art:religion) -
No more Portuguese trade in Japan
Due to the shimabara rebellion Iemitsu saw Christianity as a threat to Japan, as a result he did not allow trade with Portuguese but with Dutch and China (political) -
The Fall of the Ming Empire
After Li Zicheng marches into Beijing, Emperor Chongzhen commits suicide and marks the end of Ming rule. China is now ruled by the Manchus. (political) -
Michael's Death
Russia- Michael died. His son, Alexis I, succeeded him. (Political) -
Assassination of Kösem Sultan.
The mosques and markets in Istanbul were shut down for three days. After Kosem’s murder, Turhan Sultan and her grand vizier had to execute Kosem’s supporters because of the influence they held in court. However, this led to anger among that people and Turhan was forced to let her grand vizier go -
Russo-Polish War- Invading Poland
Russia- The Muscovite army invaded Poland. (Political) -
Period: to
Russo-Polish War
Russia- It was a major conflict between the Tsardom of Russia and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. (Political) -
Russo-Polish War- Capture
Russia- The Muscovite army captured Vilnius. -
Period: to
Köprülü Mehmed Pasha is appointed Grand Vizier
inaugurating the Köprülü political dynasty, a family of viziers, warriors, and statesmen who dominated the administration of the empire during the last half of the 17th century, an era known as the Köprülü era -
Period: to
The Great Fire of Meireki
This fire destroyed 60%-70% of Edu (the capital) and killed over 100,000 lives which caused a decrease in usable land and population (political) -
Period: to
Aurangzeb’s Religious Restrictions
Aurangzeb's reinstitution of many restrictions on Hindus led the Mughal Empire to kill Akbar's religious views. -
Austro-Turkish War. War ended with the Peace of Vasvár.
the Peace of Vasvár was signed, a truce which would last 20 years -
Conquest of Crete
Was the last major island in the eastern Mediterranean to be brought under the control of the Ottoman Empire -
Ottomans cede most of Hungary to Austria in the Treaty of Karlowitz.
the treaty confirmed the then-current territorial holdings of each power.The Habsburgs received from the Ottomans the Eğri Eyalet, Varat Eyalet, much of the Budin Eyalet, the northern part of the Temeşvar Eyalet and parts of the Bosnia Eyalet. -
Peter the Great
Russia- Peter the Great started his reign over Russia at the age of 24 and made attempts to westernize Russia. (Political) -
A Tale of The Floating World
A Tale of The Floating world is a new genre of books sparked by Saikaku, who writes about ordinary people along with paintings in the book (art) -
Battle of Vienna. Ottoman defeat.
An awful defeat for the Ottomans with The Ottomans lost of at least 20,000 men during the siege. -
Execution of Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha.
The Battle of Vienna saw the Ottoman Empire’s high tide and its last great bid to capture control of the strategic Danube city. Causing a big shake among the ottomans and contributing to the loss of the battle. -
Deposition of Mehmed IV.
On 8 November 1687 it was decided to depose Sultan Mehmed IV and to enthrone his brother Suleiman II as the new Sultan. -
Theater in Japan
New forms of entertainment sparked, like theater which involves puppet theater, this spark made great money for Japan (economic/arts) -
Battle of Zenta.
More than 20,000 Turks had fallen during the attacks and almost all of Zrinski's 2,300 man garrison was killed, with most of the final 600 men killed on the last day. Although the battle was an Ottoman victory, it stopped the Ottoman push to Vienna that year. -
The Death of Aurangzeb
The Mughal power didn't survive when Aurangzeb died; causing them to be economically vulnerable of invasion as they had no central structure. -
Wakan Sansai Zue
This is the first illustrated Japanese encyclopedia to be published which is proof of development in arts (art) -
Death of Lenobu
Due to his death his five year old son was left to rule (Political) -
Morea recaptured
The latter 18th century was marked by renewed dissatisfaction. Armed bands of the klephts emerged, undeterred by the brutal repression of the Orlov Revolt. -
Books imported from the west into Japan
There was a ban on Western books coming into Japan but due to economic fall that ban was lifted allowing more money spend and more books. (economic/ arts) -
Period: to
Beginning of Tulip era
Under the guidance of Sultan Ahmed III’s son-in-law, Grand Vizier Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Pasha, the Ottoman Empire embarked on new policies and programs during this period, which established the first Ottoman language printing press during the 1720s,and promoted commerce and industry. -
The Weakening of the Safavid Government
The Safavid government led them to be so economically weak due to high military costs, inflation, and decline of overland trade.This led them to fall to Afghan invaders. -
First printing press in Turkish by Ibrahim Muteferrika
Promoted trade and commerce among the Ottoman Empire. -
Revolt of Patrona Halil
Ended the Tulip era and Ahmet 3 is dethroned. -
Battle of Çeşme
The first of a number of disastrous fleet battles for the Ottomans against Russia. -
Western Anatomy
The first Japanese book on western anatomy was published which allowed for learning and new studies to spark (art) -
Period: to
Temmi Famine
This Famine was caused by horrible weather harming crops, the affect was a lessening population/mortality (political)