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Holy war between Christians and Muslims. Fighting for holy land. Extended trade routes.
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A new art began in the middle ages. Urban areas began to specialize. Art war only one way everything changed in 1300s
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The 100 year war was a series of conflicts the began and ended from 1337 to 1453 by the House of Plantagenet, rulers of the Kingdom of England, against the House of Valois, rulers of the Kingdom of France, for control of the latter kingdom.
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A plague began in Asia, went to Europe. Wiped out hundreds. Carried by fleas and rats.
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One of the greatest eras in of orderly government and social stability in human history. Lasted nearly 300 years until 1644. The rulers gained control over Korea, Mongolia, and some parts of Central and Southeast Asia.
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A chinese muslim, Zheng He was the leader of seven voyages around the Indian Ocean, even Africa. He had about 300 fleets sailing with him. He would present gifts from China wherever he went.
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Burnt at the stake when she was 19. Burnt at stake because of heresy charges. Claimed to hear voices from St. Micheal, St. Margaret, and St. Catherine.
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One cause was the practice of dealing with heirs. Mehemed II, a was determined to take the Constinople, the Byzantine capital. Made Constinople his capitol.
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Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press. Able to type letters, and words. Movable type made books and other printed material faster and cheaper.
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Set out to reach Asia by sailing across the Alantic. Took longer than expected. Sailed with no land in sight for a month. The Americas laid between him and his goal.
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Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492.
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Set out for India in 1497. Stopped at several African ports, where he learned Muslims were already active in trade. Took more than 10 months.
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founder was a 14 year old boy named Sunni Muslims. Became in conflict with the Ottomans and other Muslims. Related to Islams split into rival Sunni and Shia sects.
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European planters needed a large number of workers on their plantations. There were triangular trade and Middle Passage.
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America was named after Amerigo Vespucci. Sailed along the coast of America and he stated that it was not Asia. So it was named after him.
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Mona Lisa is still admired today. Tries to capture complexity of the human spirit with its mysterious smile. One of the most beautiful work in the world. Painted same period of time Da Vinci had made "The Last Supper"
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Began in Italian Renaissance. Michelangelo took a different direction on his art from the 1300s. He had to climb a 40 foot ladder, then 20, and then 7 feet. It was a vaulted ceiling.
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Martin Luther wrote 95 theses. Criticized the pwer ro remit sin. Intened for church leaders to parish.
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Magellan's crew was the first to sail around the world. There were about 200 men and 5 ships. September 18, 1522, eighteen men arrived at Spain from the same fleet.
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Founded by Babur after defeated rulers of Delhi in 1526. Was India's first Muslim Empire and one of the greatest civilizations in history. This empire was known for its wealth and power.
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Pizzaro invades inca empire. Heard of Inca's wealth. Small pox had recently swept through, killing many people. Inca army destroyed and taken over.
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Copernicus began studying in Poland. He came up with the Heliocentric theory, that the Earth revolved around the sun. He had a mathematical explanation for his findings. He did not publish his findings.
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Found the church when he wanted to divorce, and marry Anne Boleyn. He declared that England was no longer under authority of the pope.
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Poper Paul the III came up with the Council of Trent. The delegates in the group inspected the criticisms made by protestants about Catholic practices. They came mentioned abuses that had or would weaken the church over the century.
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One reason for this prosperity was the steady stream of gold and silver that flowed from its American colonies.
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Phillip was catholic, and wanted to secure the position of Catholicism in the European territories. Saw himself as a leader of the counter reformation.
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Elizabeth was a Protestant. She made the new Supremacy Act in 1559. It split England and Rome from each other. She was threatened by Catholics, who wanted Mary on the throne. The outcome of that was Elizabeth persecuting anyone who was or worshiped Catholics.
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Pizzaro invades Inca empire. Pizzaro heard of Inca's wealth, Small pox had recently swept through, killing many people. Inca army destroyed and taken over.
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The first settlers of Jamestown were hoping to find gold and silver, but sadly just found impure water and marshy ground. 80 percent of the settlers died during the very first winter of being in America. Another group settled in America during 1620, called Pilgrims.
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After his brother was executed, Louis XIV was the rightful King of France. Louis XIV fled to Belguim, after hearing of Napoleon arriving at Paris. His allies declared Napoleon as an "outlaw."
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Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in 3,500 years to rule China. China had grown prosperous and expanded to the largest size it's ever grown.
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Thomas Hobbes is a royalist that fled France from Cromwell's rule. In his book Leviathans , he described as naturally selfish and fearless. Hobbes thought people needed a powerful monarch to tell how to live life.
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Had risen as an army general. He was so popular that the Parliament had offered the crown to Oliver Cromwell. He made England a commonwealth.
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Pster became the Czar when he was still a child. He was really strong. His first acts was to storm Azov, his attack was so much of a disaster that it inspired him to build his own navy.
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This Revolution threw the Fench in chaos. During the French Revolution peoples rigths start to equal. The king, queen and thousands of people died during the French Revolution.
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The constitution had to be ratified by 9 of the 13 states before it became binding. Federalists promised to put all of the amendments in the constitution. The new constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.
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Couple of countries were worried about the Revolution and that it may bring war to France. Leaders of the Revolution feared they would lose their leadership, decided to take drastic actions to avoid counterrevolution. There were a lot of accusations, trials and executions. Later known as Reign of Terror.
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Heavy rain stopped the battle happening for awhile. The French and British both had major losses. About 50,000 men lost.
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Heavy rain stopped the battle happening for awhile. The French and British both had major losses. About 50,000 men lost. The fight was so ferocious, this was the end of Napoleon's military career.
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Tokugawa Shogunate ended by 1867. The leader brought peace and unity.
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Born in Russia. Catherine started out as a German princess. She started "Nakaz" on how she felt the legal system should run.