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Jan 1, 1095
Crusades
The Crusades were commenced with call to arms by Pope Urban II who was responding to a request for military support for the Byzantine Empire. The Crusades went to war with the people of Islam in the Middle east. They wanted to take Jerusalem from the muslims. He then sends crusader knights, and they captured jerusalem. Also created trade http://history-world.org/crusades.htm -
Jan 1, 1200
Spirit of Inquistion
The spirit of Inquistion was very evident throughout this time. Not only did it lead to the scientific revolution but also the protestant reformation. In efforts to stop people from converting, the catholic chruch used inquisition as a torture and execution method to get rid or protestants. This spirit of inquistion also contributed to the rennisance -
Apr 16, 1291
Trade (end of crusades)
As a result in in the Crusaders and many other occasions, it brought more trade opportunities. After the War between the Crusades and the Islamic people of the middle east it opened the east to west. This allow traditions and customs to be shared throughout Europe. The Crusades brought back things such as apricots, lemons, rice, dyes, spices, perfume, soap, and glass mirrors. -
Jan 1, 1400
The Rennisance
The Renaissance was a time in Europe was considered a bridge between the middle ages and modern history. It was a time of Cultural rebirth. New powerful city states emerged. Great writers, artist and thinkers lived during this time. Art and Architecture played a main part during the Renaissance. Skilled artists made statues and painting, and made plays for entertainment. history-world.org/renaissance -
Apr 16, 1440
The Printing Press
The printing press revolutionized the way information was distributed and produced. Not only did it progress the way the protestant reformation was formed but also help pave the path to the scientific revolution when ideas were built off of each other once shared. http://scarc.library.oregonstate.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/mcdonald/incunabula/gutenberg/ -
Jan 1, 1450
Greeko Roman Culture
The Rennisance was the rebith or greek and roman culture. This had greatly influenced the way Europe developed physically. It changed architecture and other forms of engineering such as aquaducts. -
May 3, 1469
Machivelli
He questioned and suggested how a prince should rule. He had a number of posts that were spread by the newly invented prining press. His diplomatic tips were used throughout European history. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Niccolo-Machiavelli -
Nov 10, 1483
Martin Luther
Martin luther started the Protestant Reformation. Martin luther was a German professor in theology, and former monk. Luther disagreed with some of the teachings of the catholic church. With the spirit of inquistion, he then wrote “The 95 Thesis” these were a list of questions and proposition for debate. This later on spread throughout Germany with the printing press and became lead to the creation of different sects of christianity. www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-9389283 -
Jan 1, 1517
Protestant Reformation
After the powerful rule over secular and religious life in Europe, people began to question the Catholic Chruch after Martin Luther's 95 Theses. The printing press spread the ideas of protestantism and people began to convert. http://www.history.com/topics/reformation -
Jan 1, 1543
The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution broadcasted its achivments in areas of modern math and science. Many achieved a heighted knowledge during this time. Scholars learned from past greek, roman and islamic ideas. They used the spirit of inquisition from the rennisance to begin studying further. http://users.clas.ufl.edu/ufhatch/pages/03-Sci-Rev/SCI-REV-Teaching/03sr-definition-concept.htm
