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Period: 1299 to
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was one of the greatest and most historical empires. Taking advantage of the Byzantine Empire's fall, but the growing economic and religious aspects taking them in as their own. Know for controlling vast territories and the trade city of Constantinople, Ottomans have had an impact for decades on end. -
Period: 1492 to
Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange started in 1492 when Christopher Columbus made his first voyages to the Americas. It led to the increase in food and trade production across the globe. Each continent between Africa/ Europe and the Americas brought multiple things to exchange with one another. It eventually ended in the 1800's. -
Period: 1500 to
Scientific Revolution
A time period where a series of events that marked the early events of modern science. This shaped the basis for modern scientists including many advancement made in each category of the sciences. -
Period: 1501 to
Safavid Empire
Also well known as the Gunpowder Empire, the Safavids are significant for their military presence and known enemies. Given their strong religious beliefs of being Shi'ite, they were bound to make enemies along their journey to power. Facing expensive wars against nearing Sunni states they could simply not keep up. -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Theses
Martin Luther at the time felt the Catholic Church was participating in improper beliefs and practices. As a result he posted 95 of his reformations on a Catholic Church to show his reformation. This started the new Protestant Reformation drawing many away from the traditional Catholic Church. -
Period: 1526 to
Mughal Empire
This empire is responsible and significant to the fact of bringing a portion of the Indian sub-continent under one dynasty. They were able to introduce religious tolerance to the world, making it be an idea for later empires. -
1543
Europeans arrive at Japan
During the Europeans expansions of trade many looked to the east for answers. The Japanese were big into trading to grow their empires but had stricter requirements to become partners. Ultimately trade was starting to expand across the globe. -
Period: 1560 to
Middle Passage
The Middle Passage lasted around 80 days, transporting several hundred slaves packed into tight spaces with little to no water or food. During this time period a great way to improve trade was transporting things that each country or region would need. Unfortunately people were needed in the Americas to work. The passage would start in Africa and land at the eastern coast of North America. -
Unification of Japan
Before the 1600's Japan was very divided under the different rulers and religious leaders of the times. The 16th century unification was established by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This peaceful period was forever remembered by the japanese even though the original intentions were not good it still benefited Japan. -
Period: to
Enlightenment
The ideas of God, reason, nature, and humanity were put into a world view. It instituted a wide asset in the West. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was needed to limit the monarchies overall power. It was able to protect citizens basic human rights. This showed future countries that it was possible allowing for more of it to occur. -
Period: to
French Revolution
This period is when a societal and political change occurred in France. It changed the relationship between the people and monarchies / rulers. This started the revolts between monarchs and their kingdoms forcing royalty to be left with less power across the globe. -
Committee of Public Safety
After the French revolution the Committee of Public Safety was created to protect the french from foreign and domestic enemies. This proved to influence many other overthrown monarchies to produce on in the same.