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The Transition to Modern World

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  • The Islamic Empire
    610

    The Islamic Empire

    The Islamic Empire and its success changed its culture forever and was one of the base institutions of the region.
  • Black Death hits Europe
    1347

    Black Death hits Europe

    There is no specific date for when the Black Death hit Europe but, we know that it was a horrible disease that affected thousands of people tremendously.
  • Printing Press
    1440

    Printing Press

    The Printing Press being invented allowed information to spread quickly and was bale to print and copy many things at once.
  • Christopher Columbus discovering America
    1492

    Christopher Columbus discovering America

    Christopher Columbus stepped foot in islands that are now known as the Bahamas and was one of the first people to step into America.
  • The Last Supper
    1495

    The Last Supper

    The Last Supper was by Leonardo da Vinci and represented Jesus's last meal before he was crucified.
  • Mona Lisa
    1503

    Mona Lisa

    The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous Renaissance and art pieces in the world.
  • Luther's 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Luther's 95 Theses

    Martin Luther was a German monk that decided he would go against the Church's beliefs and write 95 theses about why he thought they were wrong.
  • Anglican Church
    1530

    Anglican Church

    The Anglican Church was started by Henry VIII and they believe that the Catholic and Apostolic faiths are revealed in Holy Scripture and Catholic creeds.
  • The Globe Theatre

    The Globe Theatre

    The Globe Theatre was the first theatre that Shakespeare opened and many famous plays and performances were put on here.
  • Galileo's Telescope

    Galileo's Telescope

    Galileo was an Italian polymath that invented and created many imporant things such as being one of the first inventors of the telescope which was a huge advance for society.