Religion in the 1500s timeline By Daniel Patterson 1000 China invents paper 1000 Jesus was the founder of the Christian religion. 1231 The inquisition was used to reinforce the catholic doctrine 1273 The Hapsburg family was the most powerful family in Europe 1300 Renaissance beginning 1300 Silk routes emerged connecting trade between the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. 1300 Mohammad founded the Islamic religion. 1382 John Wycliffe argues the bible is the highest religious authority. 1400 Erasmus spread the idea of “humanism.” 1415 Jan Huss burned at the stake for being a heretic. 1450 The printing press in invented 1464 The Songhai Empire was established in Africa. 1498 Leonardo da vinci painted the last supper. 1499 Michelangelo sculpts the pieta 1504 Michelangelo sculpted the statue of David. 1508 Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 1509 John invents predestination 1516 Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa 1517 Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the church door. 1517 The Ottoman Empire spread to Africa, the Middle East and Southern Europe. 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther. 1526 The Mughal Empire began in Northern India. 1534 Henry VIII becomes head of Anglican church. 1534 The Jesuits were spread the Catholic faith. 1536 King Henry breaks with Rome 1545 Catholic leaders meet at council of Trent. 1588 Queen Elizabeth defeats Spanish armada 1598 King Henry issues Edict of Nantes 1635 Cardinal Richelieu got France involved in the Thirty Years’ War
