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Period: 1400 to
The Renaissance
The medieval times changed into more modern time. -
Period: 1400 to
European Exploration
Exploration of undiscovered areas of the Earth for specific reasons. -
1415
Prince Henry of Portugal's ships reached the Canary Islands, which had already been claimed by Spain.
Important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire. -
1440
Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press.
A German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher. -
1492
Christopher Columbus discovered the New World
Completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. -
1497
Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Europe to the East
First European to reach India by sea -
1501
Nicolaus Copernicus went to the University of Padua where he learned about math and science which then lead to his belief in the Heliocentric model.
A model that placed the Sun rather than the Earth in the center of the universe. -
1503
Leonardo DaVinci paints the Mona Lisa
One of the most famous paintings of a woman. -
Period: 1509 to 1547
Henry VII is King of England
The first monarch of the House of Tutor. -
1513
Francisco Pizarro discovered the Pacific Ocean
Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire. -
1516
Desiderius translated the New Testament into Greek
He defined the humanist movement in Northern Europe and one of Europe's greatest thinkers. -
1517
Martin Luther published 95 Theses
He began the Protestant Reformation. -
Period: 1517 to
The Reformation
Where the Protestants split from the Catholic Church -
1519
Ferdinand Magellan set out five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands
Sailing in large fleets and engaged in war. -
1521
Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain
Traveled to Mexico to overthrow the leader Montezuma II. -
1534
St ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits
The first Superior General for the Jesuits. -
1534
Jacques Cartier was sent to the New World in search of riches and a new route in Asia.
He claimed what is now Canada for France. -
Period: 1543 to
The Scientific Revolution
It refers to historical changes in thought and belief. -
1555
John Calvin was given absolute supremacy as leader in Geneva
He is known for his doctrine of predestination and his view on the state. -
Period: 1558 to
Elizabeth I, queen of England and Ireland
The daughter of Henry VIII. -
Drake Francis served as second in command during the English victory over the Spanish Armada
He carried out the second circumnavigation of the world. -
Shakespeare writes Henry VI, Part One, his very first play that which started his popularity.
He is known as the greatest writer in the English language. -
Miguel de Cervantes created the literary masterpiece, Don Quixote. (first part)
He is known as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. -
Johannes Kepler published the first two laws of planetary motion
He was a German astronomer and an important figure in the scientific revolution. -
Galileo discovered Saturn’s rings through his own telescope
He discovered the four most massive moons of Saturn. -
William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood within the body
Harvey was a English physician who made contributions in anatomy and physiology. -
Johannes Kepler published the third law of planetary motion
He was a German astronomer and an important figure in the scientific revolution. -
Period: to
Charles I was a king of England, Ireland, and Scotland
He became king after his brother died. -
Period: to
English Civil War
Religion was a major cause of this war. -
Period: to
Louis XIV was king of France and known as the sun king
He was considered the best example of absolute monarchy -
Thomas Hobbes wrote and published the Leviathan
He was an English philosopher and one of the founders of modern political philosophy. -
Period: to
Oliver Cromwell served as the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England
He became the most powerful man in England. -
Charles II was crowned King of England, Ireland, and Scotland
He lived in exile until he was crowned King. -
Peter the Great ruled the Russian Empire
Peter attempted to establish Russia as a great nation. -
Isaac Newton presented his three laws of motion
He was an English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author, and physicist. -
Period: to
Glorious Revolution
No one got killed during this revolution. -
William and Mary were offered the throne as joint monarchs
They were given the chance to be king and queen of England. -
Period: to
The Enlightenment
It is also referred to as the Age of Reason. -
Period: to
Frederick the Great was the King of Prussia
He established Prussia as a strong military power. -
Montesquieu wrote and published the Spirit of the Laws
The Spirit of Laws was a major contribution to political theory. -
Voltaire published Candide in five other countries
One of France's greatest writers and philosophers. -
Rousseau wrote the Social Contract
In the book he theorized the best way to establish a political community. -
Louis XVI began being King of France
He was the last King of France before the fall of the monarchy -
Period: to
French Revolution
Most violent and significant of the revolutions. -
Napoleon is promoted to General of the Army of the West
He was a French military leader. -
Michelangelo completed David
An Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. -
Eugene Delacroix painted Liberty Leading the People
He was a French romantic artist.
