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Period: 1096 to 1291
Crusades are Fought
Holy war between Christians and Muslims, Christians failed to retake Palestine. Crusades weren't a successful campaign but it increased trade. -
Period: 1185 to
End of Samurai
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1300
Renaissance Begins
The rebirth after the Bubonic Plague. Brought compelling art and era or Michelangelo and DaVinci. The revival of art and intellect of Ancient Greece and Rome. -
1337
100 Year War Begins
A long-lasting struggle between France and England for succession to the throne. 3.5 million people were killed in the war. The Bordeaux surrendered leaving Calais the last English possession of France. -
1346
Black Death Begins in Europe
One of the most devastating pandemics in human history. Killed 75 to 200 million people. The plague was caused by bacteria and spread through fleas biting infected rats and spreading it to humans. -
Period: 1405 to 1433
Zheng He's Voyages
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May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake
Joan of Arc was burned at the age of 19 for charges of heresy. She fought in the 100-year war against England. She was a devout Saint of God and after she died of smoke inhilation the Cardinal of Winchester ordered for her to be burned a second time. -
1440
Joannes Gutenberg Printing Press
Joannes was a German Blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, publisher, and inventer. Him creating the printing press is seen as the most significant event in the modern period. The first use of the printing press was mass production of the Bible. -
Jun 29, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
The Ottomans attacked Constantinople for 53 days, hitting the walls of Constantinople frequently with cannon balls. The Ottomans destroyed the walls and brought troops to siege the inside. The last wave of the Janissarys took over the city. -
Nov 1, 1478
Start of the Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was started to bring heretics back to the true Christian religion. 30,000 - 300,000 people were belived to have died during the Inquisition. -
Period: 1492 to 1492
Columbian Exchange
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Oct 2, 1492
Christopher Columbus Lands in the New World
Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three small ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina. He sailed until he reached the Americas and claimed it Spain. -
Period: Nov 6, 1494 to Sep 6, 1566
Sultan Suleyman Reign
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1506
Mona Lisa Completed
The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it took around 3 years to complete it. -
1508
Michelangelo Begins Painting the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous indoor paintings in the world. Michelangelo was hired by Pope Julies II to paint. The painting took 4 years to complete and Michelangelo did not prefer to paint with a brush. -
Period: 1509 to 1547
King Henry Reign
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1513
"The Prince"
The Prince is a book about how to keep political power. The Prince discusses one plain language and the conduct of great men. One of the goals of the author was to win the favor of Lorenzo de' Medici. -
Aug 23, 1514
Battle of Chaldiran
The Battle of Chaldiran took place on 23 August 1514 in Chaldoran County, northwestern Iran, and ended with a decisive victory for the Ottoman Empire over the Safavid Empire. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther post 95 theses
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1521
Cortez Defeats Aztecs
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Aug 13, 1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
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Period: 1533 to
Queen Elizabeth's Reign
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Period: 1545 to 1563
Counter Reformation
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Period: to
Slave Trade
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William Shakespeare's Death
The cause of his death is a mystery, he is buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford. He was 52 when he died. -
Taj Mahal Completed
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Lord George McCartney Expelled
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Opium War
