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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
The Renaissance
The Renaissance begins a transition from the dark ages/ medieval times. Begins in Italy because Italy is the center of the Mediterranean Route. -
Jan 1, 1350
The Reniasance Begins
The Renissance begins with its intellectual and artistic movement. Hummanism was created and religion was beginning to lose its foothold on society. -
Period: Jan 15, 1400 to
Age of Discovery
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Jan 1, 1413
Brunelleschi creates linear perspective
It allowed are to have depth and appear to be in 3D. -
Jan 1, 1429
Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orleans
Joan of Arc's first military victory and was the turning point in the 100 years war between England and France. -
Jan 1, 1439
Johann Gutenberg invents the printing press
He change the way of manufactoring books and also the studies of the arts and science. -
Jan 1, 1452
Leonardo De Vinci
A Italian scupltur and painter, he is famouse for the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper paintings. -
May 3, 1469
Niccolio Bernardo dei Machiavelli
Born 3 may 1469- 21 june 1567 was a philosopher, a playright and one of the modern founder of political science and was born in the city state of florence. -
Jan 1, 1478
The Spanish Inquistion begins
One of the most deadly inquestitions in history it was designed to root out all non catholics -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Colombus lands in the Carribeans
Voyage to find western trade route to Asia. -
Jan 1, 1493
Columbian Exchange
Brought many new and amazing things and traded with other. The Europeans found new food and transportaion. -
Jun 7, 1494
Portugal claims Brazil
Portugal claims Brazil and issues grants land to Portuguese nobles. -
Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot lands on the east coast of North America
When John Cabot lands on the east coast of North America, he claims the land in the name of King Henry VII. -
Jan 1, 1500
Spanish settlers and Missionaries
A flood of spanish settlers and missionaries followed the conquisdators to spains new empire. -
Apr 25, 1507
A German mapmaker names "New World" America
The mapmaker names the region America, and the Carribean islands Columbus initially explored are named the West Indies. -
Aug 24, 1511
Portugal seizes Malacca
They seize Malacca which allows them to ally with Asian leaders and establish a major foothold in Asian trade routes. -
Jan 1, 1512
Michelangelo paints the Sistine Chapel
He was forced to paint this by the pope so he painted 9 scenes from the old testament onto the ceiling and walls -
Period: Jan 15, 1517 to
The Reformation
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Aug 12, 1517
Martin Luther 95 thesis
Martin Luther had made 95 thesis and had posted them on the door of the Wittenburg Cathedral. -
Jan 12, 1522
The German Bible
Martin Luther works on translation of the Bible into German and publishes his New Testament translation. -
Feb 1, 1522
Henan Cortez lands in Mexico
He lands on the coast of Mexico with 600 men, 16 horses, and a few cannons. They were outnumbered by the Aztecs, they capture and demolish the capitol city of Tenochtitlan. -
Jan 12, 1526
English Bible
William Tyndale publishes a translation of the New Testament in English. -
Jan 1, 1533
Henry the 8th of England excommunicated
He was excommunicated because he anulled his first marriage and married again without the permission of the church -
Nov 28, 1534
Act of Supremacy
Henry V111 becomes supreme head of the Church in England, which separates from the Roman Catholic Church. -
Jan 1, 1543
Scientific Revolution/ Copernicus
Was an era which new ideas like physics, chemistry, medicine and biology formed and paved the way for modern science. -
Sep 15, 1546
Martin Luther dies
Martin Luther dies at the age 62 -
Jan 1, 1550
Commercial Revolution
Was opening a direct links with Asia, Africa and the Americans that had hard and far reaching economic consequences for Europeans and all thier colonies. -
Jan 12, 1555
The Peace of Augsburg
The first religious war of the century ended as the rulers allowed territories to choose their religion. -
Jan 12, 1560
The Geneva Bible
The first trasnlation in English to use verse and chapter divisions. -
Jan 1, 1563
The 39 Articles
The 39 articles of the Church of England are first published and are giving a summary of Anglican doctrine and practice. -
Edict of Nantes
The French Protestants are granted toleration by Henry IV in the edict. -
King James Bible
A translation for the church of england. -
English Colonies and Pilgrams
England began concentrating on establishing colonies along the Eastern seaboard.