World History Block 2 King Emma

By kingemm
  • Black Death Begins in Europe
    Oct 1, 1347

    Black Death Begins in Europe

    Black death started in Asia and moved to Italy by ships from rats. It killed people in 2-5 days. The black death killed 1/3 of the European population.
  • Johannes Gutenburg- printing press
    Jan 1, 1450

    Johannes Gutenburg- printing press

    In the 1450's Gutenburg created the printing press. This was the start to more books. More books meant less money to buy books and more teachings of what was in the book and intelligence that could be taught from the books. The first book be printed was the bible.
  • 1st Voyage of Columbus
    Aug 3, 1492

    1st Voyage of Columbus

    The queen of Spain financed a voyage for Christopher Columbus. Columbus started in Spain for his long journey. It took about 2 months for them to land at North America at an unknown land.
  • Da Gama lands in India
    May 20, 1498

    Da Gama lands in India

    Da Gama reaches India in 1498. He wanted to be the first European to reach India. He was successful and brought back many things back to Europe to trade and sell.
  • Da Vinci paints Mona Lisa
    Dec 31, 1504

    Da Vinci paints Mona Lisa

    Leonardo painted in Mona Lisa in 1504. It is said to be one of the best and most valuable pieces of art in history. It is in the Louvre museum on display today.
  • Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
    Jan 1, 1508

    Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo started painting the Sistine Chapel in 1508. He first refused to paint, because he was a sculptor. After convincing him, he finished in 1512.
  • Martin Luther posted 95 Thesis
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther posted 95 Thesis

    In 1517 Martin posted the 95 Thesis. This was posted on the Wittenberg Castle Church. This made it to where he wasn't allowed at the church anymore.
  • Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
    Nov 15, 1532

    Pizarro invades the Inca Empire

    Pizarro invaded the Inca Empire in 1532. This where they found Atahualpa in a hot springs. They soon invaded and took over.
  • Slave trade across Atlantic
    Jan 1, 1550

    Slave trade across Atlantic

    Between 12-15 million African Americans were taken across the Atlantic. It all started in the mid 1500's. This was the beginning of slavery of the for them after the Indian populations decreased by 90%.
  • Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
    Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England

    Elizabeth was one of the best England rulers to live. She ruled for half a century. She was committed to peace and stability.
  • Council of Trent
    Dec 4, 1563

    Council of Trent

    The Council of Trent began in 1545. It started when a reformation was wanted by the church. It was started in the Italian city named Trent.
  • Magellan starts is "around the world" trip

    Magellan starts is "around the world" trip

    Magellan set out for his trip around the world. He had 270 ship members and came back with only 18. It took 3 years for the ship to return. Magellan himself was killed on the voyage but it proved how big the world really is and how dangerous the ocean is.
  • Philiip II Rules Spain

    Philiip II Rules Spain

    Phillip II was born May 21, 1527. His reign included the failure to expand Spain. His death in 1598 was the end of his rule.
  • Henry VIII founds Anglican Church

    Henry VIII founds Anglican Church

    In the 1600's Henry VIII founded the Anglican Church. This is so his marriage would be annulled. The Pope then had to approve of the annulment.
  • Jamestown, colony in Virginia

    Jamestown, colony in Virginia

    Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in the New World America. It was a group of around 100 members that wanted a new life and the right to their own religion. Tobacco was the first export sold.
  • Renaissance begins

    Renaissance begins

    The Renaissance began in the 1400's. This was the start of different religions and new goods. It ended in the 1700's.
  • Naming the "new world"

    Naming the "new world"

    America was named in honor of Amerigo Vespucci. He landed in New Orleans in 1839. This was the start of the new world and more land that they didn't know exist on planet Earth.