World History Timeline Johnny Danh

By danhjoh
  • The Black Death began in Europe
    Oct 1, 1347

    The Black Death began in Europe

    Made higher paying jobs.
    Weakened Churches Power.
    Came from Mongolia.
  • Renaissance Begins
    Jan 1, 1400

    Renaissance Begins

    After the Black Death.
    Focuses on personal opinions and beliefs.
    Time when science has become more relevant and popular.
  • Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1440

    Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press

    Invented in Mainz, Germany.
    Led to the downfall of the Catholic Church's corruption issue.
    Spread to 270+ cities by the 1500s.
  • 1st Voyage of Columbus
    Aug 3, 1492

    1st Voyage of Columbus

    Spain ---> Bahamas
    Looking for an All-water route to Asia
  • Da Gama Lands in India
    May 20, 1498

    Da Gama Lands in India

    Left on July 18, 1497 from Portugal.
    Discovered a majority of Africa
  • Da Vinci Paints "Mona Lisa"
    Jan 1, 1503

    Da Vinci Paints "Mona Lisa"

    Model was Lisa Del Giocondo.
    Vandalized twice.
    Stolen in 1911.
  • Naming the "New World"
    Jan 1, 1507

    Naming the "New World"

    Named After Amerigo Vespucci.
    Columbus incorrectly named america part of Asia.
  • Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
    Jan 1, 1508

    Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo did not want to bother with the painting.
    Was so miserable that he wrote a poem about his misery.
    Took 4 Years to complete.
  • Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther Posts 95 Theses

    Outlines Corruption.
    Spoke the Truth about Indulgences.
    Against the Castle Church
  • Magellan starts his "Around the World" trip
    Apr 27, 1521

    Magellan starts his "Around the World" trip

    Died before he could fully circumnavigate.
    More than 90% of the original crew died.
    Led to the first reasonable trip to Asia.
  • Slave trade across Atlantic
    Jan 1, 1526

    Slave trade across Atlantic

    Millions upon Millions of slaves.
    Lasted for 300 years.
    Could have as many slaves as needed.
  • Pizarro invades the Inca Empire
    Jan 1, 1532

    Pizarro invades the Inca Empire

    Destroys Inca cities and murders residents.
    Wanted power from his conquest.
    Killed final Inca leader on 29 Aug, 1533
  • Henry VIII Founds Anglican Church
    Jan 1, 1534

    Henry VIII Founds Anglican Church

    Priest wouldn't allow him to void his marriage.
    Ends up with 6 wives.
    5/6 Wives die.
  • Council of Trent
    Jan 1, 1545

    Council of Trent

    Reacted against Protestants.
    Reaffirmed Catholic Traditions.
    Known as the Counter-Reformation.