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Period: Nov 20, 1299 to
Ottoman Empire
It was one of the largest and longest ruling empires. It was ran by many rulers which all had something to contribute to it, and its large size connected many lands. They ended the Byzantine Empire and had a large Islamic Influence -
Period: Mar 4, 1394 to Nov 13, 1460
Henry the Navigator
He dedicated his whole life to sponsoring ocean travel. The voyages he sent advanced the knowledge of geography around west Africa, spread Christianity, and opened up trade routes. -
Period: Nov 20, 1420 to
Songhai Empire
It was an African Empire which conquered Mali due to their strong army and centralized government. It was a Muslim empire which grew to be the largest empire in West Africa, with control over mines, a large political influence, and large contro in the Western Sudan. -
Jan 1, 1441
Beginning of Portuguese Slave Trade
Began when Portuguese came into contact with African peoples. They shifted their interest from Gold to something they lacked, a work force. So they enslaved peoples that could be worked hard and were resistant to conditions Europeans struggled in. Slavery greatly affected economies in both the New and the Old World, and led to an era of industrialization.
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Period: Nov 20, 1451 to Nov 20, 1481
Reign of Mehmed the Conqueror
He was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, in which he captured many territories such as Constantinople. He greatly commanded his armies and thus greatly expanded the Ottoman Empire. -
Period: Nov 20, 1464 to Nov 20, 1492
Reign of Sunni Ali
H was the founder of the Songhai Empire, under Ali, the Empire of Songhai fluorished. He made it into one of the largest empires and maintanied a strong army and government which conquered nearby lands such as Timbuktu. -
Period: Nov 20, 1466 to Nov 20, 1520
Moctezuma
He was the emperor of the Aztecs, when the Spanish arrived to their land. He welcomed the Spaniards because he thought they were holy, but he was mistaken and the Spaniards eventually conquered the Aztecs. -
Period: Nov 10, 1483 to Feb 18, 1546
Martin Luther
He was a German monk and Theologist who opposed the policies of the Catholic Church, especially indulgences. He became an important Protestant leader when he wrote his 95 theses which angered the Catholic Church and led to the Protestant Reformation. -
Nov 20, 1487
Dias' Voyage Into the Indian Ocean
He was the first person to travel around the Cape of Good Hope in 1487-1488. His voyage established a major route from Europe to India around Africa, even though his goal was to reach the west African coast.His voyage also lead the way for future voyages, and helped their understanding of the geography of Africa.
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Nov 20, 1492
Columbus's First Voyage
It was the voyage in which he set out to find a quicker route to India by navigating across the world to the west, instead he encountered the "New World." However, he wouldn't reach the mainland until his third voyage.
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Nov 20, 1500
Columbian Exchange
The Colmbian exchange was the exchange of animals, plants, diseases, culture, and other things between the New and the Old World. It began in the 1500's as the conqustadors arrived to new lands in America. This connected the east and west lands in a mutually beneficial relationship which changed trade all over the world.
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Period: Nov 20, 1501 to
Safavid Empire
They were the rulers of an Iranian Empire in which they made the school of Shi'a Islam their official religion. Under the Safavid Empire's rule, Shi'a Islam was spread to many parts including West Asia and this greatly impacted the Islamic World. -
Period: Jul 10, 1509 to May 27, 1564
John Calvin
He was an important theologist of the Protestant Reformation. He believed salvation was pre-determined for every individual and that it couldn't be granted with indulgences. His beliefs challenged the Catholic Church and he became one of the major leaders in the Protestant Reformation. -
Period: Nov 20, 1519 to Nov 20, 1521
Spanish Conquest of Mexico
It was the Spanish arrival in Mexico in which they conquered many native peoples. It gave the Spanish many new resources for their use, and they also enslaved the natives as a labor force. This led to development in the New World and the death of the previous natives who lived there. -
Period: Nov 20, 1520 to Nov 20, 1566
Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent
He is considerend one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire during the Golden Age of Islam. During his rule, the empire reached its peak and he spread Islam throughout his empire. -
Period: Nov 20, 1526 to
Mughal Dynasty
They were Muslim conquerors who conquered much of India and replaced the sultanates. They joined the Middle eastern lands with India, this greatly expanded and strengthened the Mughal Empire. This led to a connection with Asia through India which heavily indluenced trade in Europe. -
Period: Nov 20, 1545 to Nov 20, 1563
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was a series of three meetings by a council that reformed the Catholic Church. They corrected the Protestant errors and reformed their doctrines and policies as a counter to the Protestants; this had a positive appeal amongst people in Rome and beyond. -
Period: Nov 20, 1556 to
Reign of Akbar
He was one of the rulers of the Mughal Empire. While he ruled, it was considered "The Golden Age" because of the prosperity and strengh of the Mughal Empire. He restored interest in many works of literature and art, and he also established the House of Wisdom. -
Period: Nov 20, 1564 to
Galileo Galilei
He was an accomplished astronomer who invented the telescope and defied traditional thoughts about the world that the church believed in. He proved Earth was round but was excommunicated by the Church for his heresy. His science and observations contributed to the start of the Scientific Revoution and Renaissance. -
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Tokugawa Shogunate
It was a feudal dictatorship in Japan; during their rule the caste system was the most strict and they emphasized Neo-Confucian ideals. These factors led to social problems which led to their own collapse. -
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Thirty Years' War
It was a series of wars fought by and against many nations in Europe. It was fueled by political and religious disputes across Europe, and caused massive destruction in many areas. There was physical and political damage, huge populations were killed and empires were divided and lost power, such as Germany and th Holy Roman Empire. -
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John Locke
He was an English philosopher who had a large influence in the Enlightenment. His ideals were highly respected and even influenced the founding fathers when they wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
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Qing Dynasty/Manchus Empire
It was a dynasty which ruled China for a long period of time, in the 18th century they reached their peak, but in the 19th corruption weakend it. They were the last dynastic rulers of China, after which the people revolted and China became a Republic. -
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Peter the Great
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England's glorious Revolution
It was the overthrow of King James II of England. This also signified the end of monarchy in England and established the supremacy of Parliament.
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Russian Empire
It was one of the largest empires at the time and it was an absolute monarchy. After the defeat of Napoleon and the French they etained serfdom, but after the Industrial revolution, they fell behind in progress. Later, Serfs were emancipated, and ended the monopolyof power. After the Revolution in 1905, it became a constitutional monarchy.
