World History Block 2 Kolasch Nicholas

  • Black Death Begins In Europe
    Oct 1, 1347

    Black Death Begins In Europe

    Started in 1347 and killed up to 1/3 - 2/3 of Europe. It started in Asia and was spread through rats. It was the cause of the renaissance.
  • Renaissance Begins
    Jan 1, 1350

    Renaissance Begins

    Began after the black death. People became specialist in areas to survive. Poor people were able to get land and make many.
  • Johannes Gutenburg - Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1439

    Johannes Gutenburg - Printing Press

    He invented the printing press In Germany. He built it so he could print more bibles. It took about 15 years to make.
  • 1st Voyage of Columbus
    Aug 3, 1492

    1st Voyage of Columbus

    His ship was named the Santa Maria. After 2 month Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas. He used a total of three ships on the voyage.
  • Da Gama Lands In India
    May 20, 1498

    Da Gama Lands In India

    He began his voyage in Portugal. He anchored in the east coast of Africa. His voyage lasted 2 years.
  • Naming of the "new world"
    Jan 1, 1502

    Naming of the "new world"

    The new world is what is now know as america. It was named after Amerigo Vespucci. He set sail to find this land in 1499.
  • Da Vinci paints  the Mona Lisa
    Jan 1, 1504

    Da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa

    He started painting the Mona Lisa in 1503. It took one year to finish. He painted her in Italy.
  • Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
    Jan 1, 1512

    Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel

    He began painting in 1508. The ceiling was 40 meters long. He finished in 1512.
  • Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses

    His act of disbelief. It is a list of questions for debate. It was sent to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church.
  • Magellan Begins his trip around the world
    Aug 10, 1519

    Magellan Begins his trip around the world

    He went on this trip to discover the west indies. He discovered the strait of Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines.
  • Henry 8 founds Angelica Church
    Jan 1, 1534

    Henry 8 founds Angelica Church

    The 1534 act of supremacy established the church. It is also known as the church of England. he made this church to break away from the pope.
  • Council Of Trent
    Dec 13, 1545

    Council Of Trent

    Took place between 1545 and 1563. Was located in northern Italy. It met under 3 different popes.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Elizabeth the 1 Becomes Queen of England

  • Phillip the 2 rules spain

    Phillip the 2 rules spain

    He was born in 1527. He began his ruling in 1556. He died while king.
  • Jamestown colony in Virginia founded

    Jamestown colony in Virginia founded

    Had about 100 members at start.
  • Slave trade across the Atlantic

    Slave trade across the Atlantic

    It was from the 15th to 19th century. It was in the old world and new world. There was a slave auction in South Carolina