World history 1450-1867

  • Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1291

    Crusades are fought

    Crusades were a series of military ccampaigns. The goal of the Cruasdes was to take Jerusalem from the Muslims.
  • Renaissanse begins
    Sep 1, 1300

    Renaissanse begins

    Th word renassaince mean "Rebirth". It was a time of art and human values
  • 100 year war begins
    Sep 1, 1337

    100 year war begins

    The 100 year war was between England anf France due to the succession of the french throne. When Henry IV of France died he was chidless.
  • Black death begin in Europe
    Jan 1, 1347

    Black death begin in Europe

    The balck deatth in Europe killed 50% of Europe. I was said that the plague was passed mostly by rats across the seas.
  • Period: Sep 29, 1368 to

    Ming Dynasty in China

    Zhu Di is the father if the Ming Dynasty. Focused much attention on the punishment and prevention of corruption
  • Period: Oct 13, 1405 to Oct 13, 1433

    Voyages of Zheng He

    Zheng He made 7 epic voyages.Zheng He captures Chen Zuyi and kills 5,000 pirates.
  • Joan of ark burned at stake
    Jan 1, 1431

    Joan of ark burned at stake

    Lead the french army to victory over Engalnd. 1431 she was captured and burned at the state due to suspicion of witchcraft.
  • Ottomans Conquer Constantunople
    Oct 13, 1453

    Ottomans Conquer Constantunople

    The Fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire. The empire had lasted for over 1,100 years
  • Johannes Guttenberg printing press
    Sep 1, 1455

    Johannes Guttenberg printing press

    Inventor of the printing press. Made the first ever printed bible.
  • 1st voyage of columbus
    Sep 29, 1492

    1st voyage of columbus

    Columbus looked for an alternate route to Asia but accidentally founf a new land. The new land was later named the Americas
  • Jews, Gypsies, & Moors expelled from Spain
    Oct 16, 1492

    Jews, Gypsies, & Moors expelled from Spain

    In 1492 200,000 Jews were expelled out of Spain. Tens of thousands dies while trying to reach safety
  • Da Gama lands in India
    Sep 29, 1498

    Da Gama lands in India

    He was the fist person to sail directly from Europe to India. Gama joined the navu and learned to navigate.
  • Period: Oct 13, 1500 to

    Slave trade across the Atlantic

    Most enslaved people were shipped from West Africa and taken to the Americas. 10-20% of slaves didnt survive the trip across the ocean.
  • Period: Oct 13, 1501 to

    Safavid Empire

    largely nomadic society under the control of a centralized administrative machine that was used to finance a powerful army
  • Naming of new world
    Sep 29, 1502

    Naming of new world

    New world was named the Americas. The new world was discovered accidentally by Columbus on his wau to Asia.
  • Period: Sep 1, 1503 to Sep 1, 1506

    Da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa

    The painting is considered priceless and so it cannot be insured. Mona Lisa is perhaps the most popular and talked about art piece in the world.
  • Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
    Sep 1, 1508

    Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in a standing position. The sistine chapel took 4 years to paint.
  • Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
    Sep 25, 1517

    Martin Luther posts 95 Theses

    The purpose of the 95 Theses was to invite local scholars. Luther was not the only one to question indulgences.
  • Magellan start 'around the world' trip
    Sep 29, 1519

    Magellan start 'around the world' trip

    Magellans journey took 3 years. Proved the world was round
  • Mughal empire begins
    Oct 13, 1526

    Mughal empire begins

    The first Mughal emperor to rule over India was Babur. Taj mahal was built during this reign.
  • Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
    Sep 29, 1534

    Henry VIII founds Anglican Church

    Never had a male child to take his throne. Couldnt divorce wife at Roman Catholic Chirch so he started Aglician Church,
  • Pizzaro invades the Inca Empire
    Sep 29, 1537

    Pizzaro invades the Inca Empire

    Pizzaro was a conquistador. Pizarro stangled Atahuallpa to death to take ove Inca empire.
  • Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
    Sep 1, 1543

    Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory

    Shows that the sun is the center of the universe. Other plantes rotate around the sun.
  • Period: Oct 13, 1545 to Oct 13, 1563

    Council of Trent

    Played an important part in determining the outcome of the Counter-Reformation. Issued rules to eliminate the abuses of the Church
  • Period: Oct 7, 1556 to

    Philip II rules Spain

    Ruled one of the world's largest empires. Philippines are named after him.
  • Elizabeth the 1st becomes queen of england
    Sep 29, 1558

    Elizabeth the 1st becomes queen of england

    She was one of the most famous rulers of England. Reign known as Elizabeth Age.
  • Period: to

    Age of enlightenment

    Age of Enlightenment was a cultural movement. Movement spread to Europe and the Americas
  • Jamestown colony in Virginia founded

    Jamestown colony in Virginia founded

    Roughly 100 men started the settlement of Jamestown. Town was built in a trianguar shape.
  • Louis XIV becomes King of France

    Louis XIV becomes King of France

    His reign lasted 72 years. Ushered Golden Age during this time.
  • Qing Dynasty in China begins

    Qing Dynasty in China begins

    Was the last ruling dynasty of China. Founded by Manchu clan Aisin Gioro
  • Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan

    Book describes Thomas Hobbes life. One of the most influental books of the 17th century
  • Period: to

    Oliver Cromwelll rules England

    Really pushed to try to kill Charles I. Cromwell was extremely religous
  • Peter I (the great) becomes Czar

    Peter I (the great) becomes Czar

    Was Tsar of Russia before Czar. He also was a skillful diplomat.
  • Period: to

    Catherine the Great rules Russia

    Expanded the Russian Empire. Catherine te great was extremely smart.
  • French Revolution Begins

    French Revolution Begins

    No one thing started the french revolution. Huge financial decrease of france in 1700s
  • U.S Constitution is ratified

    U.S Constitution is ratified

  • Reign of Terror begins

    Reign of Terror begins

  • Napolean becomes Emporer

    Napolean becomes Emporer

  • Napolean defeated at Waterloo

    Napolean defeated at Waterloo

  • Tokugawa Shogunate ends

    Tokugawa Shogunate ends