World History Timeline Ayesh,Skyler

  • Renaissance Begins
    Jan 1, 1300

    Renaissance Begins

    Rebirth of a new era.Starts the belief in other religions.Starts a new idea called humanism.
  • Black death Begins in eourope
    Oct 1, 1347

    Black death Begins in eourope

    Originated in asia. Killed 33% of euroupe. creates more money less jobs
  • Johannes Gutenberg -printing press
    Jan 1, 1439

    Johannes Gutenberg -printing press

    Lowered cost of books. Made it to where people could all read the bible.easier way to print books.
  • Naming the New world
    Jan 1, 1492

    Naming the New world

    Columbus lands in what he thinks is asia But it is North america.The name originates from a explorer.Who explored the noew contenet the following years.
  • 1st voyage of Columbus
    Aug 3, 1492

    1st voyage of Columbus

    Set on A all water route to Asia.12 months later, Lands in the bahamas thinks he is in Asia. Meets natives then explores and finds out its not Asia.
  • Da Gama lands in india
    May 20, 1498

    Da Gama lands in india

    Sailing for the Portuguese crown.reaches culcit ,india.then saild around southern tip of africa
  • Da Vinci Paints "Mona Lisa"
    Jan 1, 1503

    Da Vinci Paints "Mona Lisa"

    Mona Lisa is one of the famous pictures Da Vinci paints.painted during renaissance used oils to paint.Most seen and well known portrait in the world.
  • Michelangelo start to paint the sistine chapel
    Jan 1, 1508

    Michelangelo start to paint the sistine chapel

    Starts to paint the ceiling of the chapel.Work of high renaissance art.Sistine chap2el was the largest papal chapel at its time.
  • Martin Luther post 95 theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther post 95 theses

    Told the catholic church what they were doing wrong.Starts the Protestant reformation. outlines corruption and tells them not to do indulgences.
  • Magellan starts his "around the world" trip
    Jan 1, 1519

    Magellan starts his "around the world" trip

    Set out in Spain with a fleet of five ships.Discovers a western route to the spice islands. First european to cross the pacific.
  • Henry VIII founds Anglican Church
    Jan 1, 1562

    Henry VIII founds Anglican Church

    Created so Henry could annul wife.He also did not want any religious rebelion at the hands of his name.he wanted more political over religious acts
  • Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded

    Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded

    Jamestown was founded in 1607.It was found by a group of a 100 men called the Virginian company.Americas first english Colony.
  • Slave Trade across Alantic

    Slave Trade across Alantic

    Began in the 15th century when porteguesse started exploring the west coast of africa.Traded slaves for goods.slaves were beaten and often overworked for no pay.
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