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Jan 26, 1096
Crusades are fought
Holy war between Christians and Muslims. Fighting for holy land. Extended trade routes. -
Aug 28, 1300
Renaissance
A new art began in the middle ages. Urban areas began to specialize. Art war only one way everything changed in 1300s -
Sep 14, 1337
100 year war began
The 100 year war was a series of conflicts the began and ended from 1337 to 1453 by the House of Plantagenet, rulers of the Kingdom of England, against the House of Valois, rulers of the Kingdom of France, for control of the latter kingdom. -
Aug 28, 1347
Black Plague
A plague began in Asia, went to Europe. Wiped out hundreds. Carried by fleas and rats. -
Sep 18, 1368
Ming Dynasty in China
One of the greatest eras in of orderly government and social stability in human history. Lasted nearly 300 years until 1644. The rulers gained control over Korea, Mongolia, and some parts of Central and Southeast Asia. -
Sep 30, 1405
Voyages of Zheng He
A chinese muslim, Zheng He was the leader of seven voyages around the Indian Ocean, even Africa. He had about 300 fleets sailing with him. He would present gifts from China wherever he went. -
Sep 14, 1431
Joan of Arc burned at the stake
Burnt at the stake when she was 19. Burnt at stake because of heresy charges. Claimed to hear voices from St. Micheal, St. Margaret, and St. Catherine. -
Sep 16, 1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
One cause was the practice of dealing with heirs. Mehemed II, a was determined to take the Constinople, the Byzantine capital. Made Constinople his capitol. -
Aug 28, 1455
Johannes Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press. Able to type letters, and words. Movable type made books and other printed material faster and cheaper. -
Sep 9, 1492
1st Voyage of Columbus
Set out to reach Asia by sailing across the Alantic. Took longer than expected. Sailed with no land in sight for a month. The Americas laid between him and his goal. -
Sep 28, 1492
Jews, Gypsies, and Moors expelled from Spain
Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492. -
Sep 9, 1497
Da Gama lands in India.
Set out for India in 1497. Stopped at several African ports, where he learned Muslims were already active in trade. Took more than 10 months. -
Aug 28, 1500
Safavid Empire
founder was a 14 year old boy named Sunni Muslims. Became in conflict with the Ottomans and other Muslims. Related to Islams split into rival Sunni and Shia sects. -
Sep 16, 1500
Slave trade across Alantic
European planters needed a large number of workers on their plantations. There were triangular trade and Middle Passage. -
Oct 2, 1502
Naming of the "New World"
America was named after Amerigo Vespucci. Sailed along the coast of America and he stated that it was not Asia. So it was named after him. -
Sep 14, 1503
Da Vinci paints "Mona Lisa"
Mona Lisa is still admired today. Tries to capture complexity of the human spirit with its mysterious smile. One of the most beautiful work in the world. Painted same period of time Da Vinci had made "The Last Supper" -
Oct 5, 1508
Michelangelo begins painting Sistine Chapel
Began in Italian Renaissance. Michelangelo took a different direction on his art from the 1300s. He had to climb a 40 foot ladder, then 20, and then 7 feet. It was a vaulted ceiling. -
Aug 28, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 theses
Martin Luther wrote 95 theses. Criticized the pwer ro remit sin. Intened for church leaders to parish. -
Oct 5, 1519
Magellan starts his "around the world trip"
Magellan's crew was the first to sail around the world. There were about 200 men and 5 ships. September 18, 1522, eighteen men arrived at Spain from the same fleet. -
Sep 28, 1526
Mughal Empire begins
Founded by Babur after defeated rulers of Delhi in 1526. Was India's first Muslim Empire and one of the greatest civilizations in history. This empire was known for its wealth and power. -
Aug 28, 1532
Pizzaro invades the Inca Empire
Pizzaro invades inca empire. Heard of Inca's wealth. Small pox had recently swept through, killing many people. Inca army destroyed and taken over. -
Oct 5, 1533
Copernicus publishes heliocentric theory
Copernicus began studying in Poland. He came up with the Heliocentric theory, that the Earth revolved around the sun. He had a mathematical explanation for his findings. He did not publish his findings. -
Sep 18, 1534
Henry VIII finds Anglican Church
Found the church when he wanted to divorce, and marry Anne Boleyn. He declared that England was no longer under authority of the pope. -
Oct 2, 1545
Council of Trent
Poper Paul the III came up with the Council of Trent. The delegates in the group inspected the criticisms made by protestants about Catholic practices. They came mentioned abuses that had or would weaken the church over the century. -
Sep 11, 1556
Phillip II rules spain
One reason for this prosperity was the steady stream of gold and silver that flowed from its American colonies. -
Sep 18, 1556
PhillipII rules Spain
Phillip was catholic, and wanted to secure the position of Catholicism in the European territories. Saw himself as a leader of the counter reformation. -
Oct 5, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England
Elizabeth was a Protestant. She made the new Supremacy Act in 1559. It split England and Rome from each other. She was threatened by Catholics, who wanted Mary on the throne. The outcome of that was Elizabeth persecuting anyone who was or worshiped Catholics. -
Pizzaro invades empire
Pizzaro invades Inca empire. Pizzaro heard of Inca's wealth, Small pox had recently swept through, killing many people. Inca army destroyed and taken over. -
Jamestown, colony in Virginia, founded
The first settlers of Jamestown were hoping to find gold and silver, but sadly just found impure water and marshy ground. 80 percent of the settlers died during the very first winter of being in America. Another group settled in America during 1620, called Pilgrims. -
Louis XIV becomes King of France
After his brother was executed, Louis XIV was the rightful King of France. Louis XIV fled to Belguim, after hearing of Napoleon arriving at Paris. His allies declared Napoleon as an "outlaw." -
Qing Dynasty in China begins
Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in 3,500 years to rule China. China had grown prosperous and expanded to the largest size it's ever grown. -
Thomas Hobbes writes Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes is a royalist that fled France from Cromwell's rule. In his book Leviathans , he described as naturally selfish and fearless. Hobbes thought people needed a powerful monarch to tell how to live life. -
Oliver Cromwell rules England
Had risen as an army general. He was so popular that the Parliament had offered the crown to Oliver Cromwell. He made England a commonwealth. -
Peter I (the Great) becomes Czar
Pster became the Czar when he was still a child. He was really strong. His first acts was to storm Azov, his attack was so much of a disaster that it inspired him to build his own navy. -
French Revolution Begins
This Revolution threw the Fench in chaos. During the French Revolution peoples rigths start to equal. The king, queen and thousands of people died during the French Revolution. -
U.S. Constitution is Ratified
The constitution had to be ratified by 9 of the 13 states before it became binding. Federalists promised to put all of the amendments in the constitution. The new constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation. -
Reign of Terror begins
Couple of countries were worried about the Revolution and that it may bring war to France. Leaders of the Revolution feared they would lose their leadership, decided to take drastic actions to avoid counterrevolution. There were a lot of accusations, trials and executions. Later known as Reign of Terror. -
Napoleon defeated Waterloo
Heavy rain stopped the battle happening for awhile. The French and British both had major losses. About 50,000 men lost. -
Napoleon defeated Waterloo
Heavy rain stopped the battle happening for awhile. The French and British both had major losses. About 50,000 men lost. The fight was so ferocious, this was the end of Napoleon's military career. -
Tokugawa Shogunate ends
Tokugawa Shogunate ended by 1867. The leader brought peace and unity. -
Catherine the Great ruled Russia
Born in Russia. Catherine started out as a German princess. She started "Nakaz" on how she felt the legal system should run.
