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The black death hit europe in 1347. This is important because helped end feudalism, and create a middle class.
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The printing press was invented by a man named Johannes Gutenberg in 1440 so people could print many pages faster and not have mistakes. This is important because the printing press made books cheaper and more people could read.
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The Silk Road was a trading route than went all over Asia, Africa and Europe. This is important because it helped start trade and trade routes.
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The Adoration of the Magi was painted by Botticelli. This is important because it is an important piece of Renaissance art.
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Christopher Columbus landed in South America. This is important because it helped lead to the discovery of the Americas.
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The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci. This is important because he is a very famous Renaissance artist.
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Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida and claims it's territory for the Spanish crown. This is important because European countries were stating to claim land in the Americas.
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The 95 Theses was written by Martin Luther. This is important because this lead to the protestant reformation.
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William Shakespeare opened the Globe Theatre. This is important because William Shakespeare wrote very famous plays and some were preformed in the Globe Theatre.
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Galileo invents the telescope. This is very important because this helped change science and knowledge of scientists and astronomers.
