The Renaissance

By JasminC30148@mnpsk12.org
  • Gutenberg invents Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1450

    Gutenberg invents Printing Press

    Gutenberg was a German Blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher. He invented the movable type printing. It was so who ever used it wouldn't have to write a lot of books by hand.
  • Columbus discovers America
    Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus discovers America

    Christopher Columbus was known for starting the exploration for America. He three ships called Nina, Pinta, and The Santa Maria. Columbus was really searching for gold and pearls. He made four expeditions to the Americas.
  • DaVinci paints The Last Supper
    Jan 1, 1495

    DaVinci paints The Last Supper

    This is a paintng of Jesus with his Disciples before one of them betrayed him. Sometimes during the painting it would
  • Michelangelo starts the Sistine Chapel
    Jan 1, 1512

    Michelangelo starts the Sistine Chapel

    The scenes on the wall and ceiling are from the book of Genesis. It took for years to finish.
  • Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
    Jan 1, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses

  • Shakespeare builds The Globe Theater

    Shakespeare builds The Globe Theater

    The Globe Theater was were famous actors went to preform the plays. The first play was Julius Caesar.
  • Lorenzo De Medici becomes the head of Florence

    Lorenzo De Medici becomes the head of Florence

  • Henry VII becomes King of England (House of Tudor)

    Henry VII becomes King of England (House of Tudor)

  • Michelangelo starts The David

    Michelangelo starts The David

    David became Michelangelo's most famous work of art.
  • Henry VIII becomes King of England

    Henry VIII becomes King of England