World History Semester Timeline - Avery Zimmerman

  • 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.
  • Prince Henry of Portugal's ships reached the Canary Islands, which had already been claimed by Spain.
    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.
  • Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press.
    1440

    Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press.

    A German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher.
  • Christopher Columbus discovered the New World
    1492

    Christopher Columbus discovered the New World

    Completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Europe to the East
    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
  • 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.
    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.
  • Leonardo DaVinci paints the Mona Lisa
    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.
  • Francisco Pizarro discovered the Pacific Ocean
    1513

    Francisco Pizarro discovered the Pacific Ocean

    Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire.
  • Desiderius translated the New Testament into Greek
    1516

    Desiderius translated the New Testament into Greek

    He defined the humanist movement in Northern Europe and one of Europe's greatest thinkers.
  • Martin Luther published 95 Theses
    1517

    Martin Luther published 95 Theses

    He began the Protestant Reformation.
  • Period: 1517 to

    The Reformation

    Where the Protestants split from the Catholic Church
  • Ferdinand Magellan set out five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands
    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.
  • Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain
    1521

    Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain

    Traveled to Mexico to overthrow the leader Montezuma II.
  • St ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits
    1534

    St ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits

    The first Superior General for the Jesuits.
  • Jacques Cartier was sent to the New World in search of riches and a new route in Asia.
    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.
  • John Calvin was given absolute supremacy as leader in Geneva
    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

    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.

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Johannes Kepler published the third law of planetary motion

    He was a German astronomer and an important figure in the scientific revolution.
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    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

    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

    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 the Great ruled the Russian Empire

    Peter attempted to establish Russia as a great nation.
  • Isaac Newton presented his three laws of motion

    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

    William and Mary were offered the throne as joint monarchs

    They were given the chance to be king and queen of England.
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    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

    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

    Voltaire published Candide in five other countries

    One of France's greatest writers and philosophers.
  • Rousseau wrote the Social Contract

    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

    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

    Napoleon is promoted to General of the Army of the West

    He was a French military leader.
  • Michelangelo completed David

    Michelangelo completed David

    An Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.
  • Eugene Delacroix painted Liberty Leading the People

    Eugene Delacroix painted Liberty Leading the People

    He was a French romantic artist.