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Red: People
Turquoise: Government/ Empires
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Pre-History & Ancient Mesopotamia
200,000 BC - 35,000 BC
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Earliest known human-like species on Earth
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40,000 BC
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An evolved form of Neanderthals who lived towards the end of the Paleolithic era in Europe.
10,000 BC - 5,000 BC
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A gradual change to a more agricultural lifestyle in tribes. This allowed people to settle down and built settlements
7,500 BC - 5,700 BC
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One of the very first settlements built by an intelligent being that remains today.
2,900 BC
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An alloy used for making various tools
2370 BC - 2315 BC
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A Kush administrator who led the Akkadians
1850 BC
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An important Hebrew patriarch. He is an important character in Judaism
1792 BC - 1750 BC
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Hammurabi was called “The king of the four quarters of the world”. He was a Babylonian ruler who is famous for "Hammurabi's code"
1,700 BC
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An ancient literature from Mesopotamia. It talks of the amazing tales of Gilgamesh
1,300 BC
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A very strong metal used by ancient peoples for tools/weapons
Egypt
3,200 BC - 3,100 BC
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Menes was one of the very first Egyptian leaders, he did a great job of extending the empire and ruling it, which helped set the base of Egypt
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2,700 BC - 2,200 BC
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One of the first Egyptian governments set on the capital city of Memphis
2,100 BC - 1,800 BC
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A Thebes based Egyptian government, it was also strongly ruled
1,500 BC - 1,000 BC
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First Egyptian government to make a new leadership position called the “pharaoh”.
500 BC - 1,000 AD
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A huge expansion of Bantu peoples. They rapidly spread to sub-Saharan regions
Ancient India and China
2,600 BC - 1,800 BC
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An ancient city in present day India
2200 BC - 1766 BC
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The very first Chinese Dynasty
1800 BC
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Good example of ancient cultural practices. They were used to predict the future
1766 BC - 1122 BC
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The Shang Dynasty was famous for creating many of the great technological advancements of their time
1,500 BC - 500 BC
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An ancient Aryian book full of cultural examples
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1122 BC - 256 BC
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Known for it's administrative advancements. The Zhou Dynasty was responsible for the Mandate of Heaven
800 BC - 400 BC
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The more religious part of the Vedas. It set the base for Hinduism
403 BC - 221 BC
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A perios of many wars that came as a result of tension among Chinese regions
Ancient Americas and Oceania
13,000 BC
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A theory that states that early human-like species migrated across a piece of land in the Bering sea into the Americas.
1500 BC
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Many natives rowed to nearby Polynesian islands in 16th century BC
1200 BC - 100 BC
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The earliest significant Mesoamerican people. They lived in present day Mexico
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1000 BC - 300 BC
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A cultural civilization found in the Andean mountains. Their culture greatly effected nearby civilizations
300 - 1100
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The earliest heirs of the Olmecs. They created a society in the southern Mexico area.
Persia
558 BC - 330 BC
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A massive Persian empire that was extended by Cyrus and controlled by Darius
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558 BC - 530 BC
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A respected Achaemenid military strategist, He is credited for expanding his empire greatly.
521 BC - 486 BC
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The greatest of the Achaemenid emporers, he was great at adminisration.
Classical China
551 BC
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Practice of the use of ren , li, and xiao. They are 3 traits that a person should have to help the world
551 BC - 479 BC
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Founder of Confucinisim. Confucius taught of healthy lifestyles and good traits to express. He enjoyed talking about the afterlife and heaven
500 BC
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The belief in “dao” which means “the way of life”. It helped people want to achieve harmony to benefit both themselves and the world around them
500 BC
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Laozi founded Daoism, he was a man of great wisdom
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372 BC - 289 BC
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A major spokesman for Confucius. He traveled around the land, discussing views with politicians and administrators
300 BC - 200 BC
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A strict belief in devotion to the government
259 BC - 210 BC
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First emporer of China. He is known for the construction of the Great Wall of China and the Terra-Cotta army.
221 BC - 207 BC
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Created a more centralized rule in China
206 BC - 9 AD
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One of the longest lasting Chinese Dynasties. Known for advancements in Warfare, agriculture, and Industry
184 - 205
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A very serious rebellion that raged throughout china during the Han Dynasty. It was caused by the mistreatment of peasants and farmers.
Classical India
563 BC - 483 BC
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Founder of Buddhism, he achieved perfect harmony and became the Buddha
528 BC
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Prince Siddhartha left his royalty in order to seek knowledge . After years of praying and traveling, he prayed under a Bodhi Tree and became the Buddha
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321 BC - 185 BC
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First dynasty of classical India founded by Chandragupta Maurya. It conquered the trans-Indus region.
268 BC - 232 BC
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Son of Chandragupta Maurya and amazing leader of the empire.
320 - 550
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Second dynasty in classic India. It followed close after the fall of the Mauryan Empire
375 - 415
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Created and led the Gupta Dynasty in India.
Greece
470 BC - 399 BC
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Socrates is one of the most famous philosophers. He believed in human reflection on life
430 BC - 347 BC
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Plato wrote down may of his master , Socrates' , teachings. He closely agreed with Socrates' beleifs
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384 BC - 322 BC
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Aristotle thought that you should use your senses to develop an observation.
356 BC - 323 BC
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A Macedonian emperor who attacked the Persian empire with his army, he led his army to victory, which led to the fall of the Achaemenid empire.
Rome
509 BC - 27 BC
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A more aristocratic centered empire. It took up most of Europe and lasted more than 400 years
100 BC - 44 BC
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A very prominent Roman leader and general
32 BC
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Jesus Christ preached his teaching in many cities, slowly spreading his ideas. He was later crucified for defying the government
27 BC - 180 AD
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“Roman peace” It was a very peaceful period for Rome for more than 100 years.
27 BC - 476 AD
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A massive empire founded by Julius Caesar. It lasted over 500 years and was one of the most significant European empires.
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7 BC - 36 AD
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Was the son of God and taught the ways of life to people.
272 - 337
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A very significant emperor who built the city of Constantinople and was known for his military strategies.
285
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The Roman empire was split into East and West half's in order for easier control
Silk Roads
284 - 305
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A very prominent administrator in the Roman Empire
333
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The Roman empire moved their capitol city to Constantinople due to it's increased security.
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450 - 476
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The end of Roman imperial authority due to Germanic Invasions
450 - 476
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A series of massive Germanic attacks on the Roman Empire
Islam
555 - 619
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The first wife of Muhammad
570 - 632
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Muhammad founded the Islamic religion after discovering the "truth" while on his travels
573 - 634
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The first Muslim Caliph, he was crowned Caliph after Muhammad's death
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622
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Muhammad preached his discovery of the "one true deity" that rules over everything
622
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A annual pilgrimage to Mecca. It is one of the five pillars of Islam
661 - 750
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The first empire after the prophet Muhammad's death. They are known for their very strong army and military expansion.
750 - 1258
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Came after the Umayyad empire. The abbasids are known for their advanced technology and superior administration of their time
Tang/Song China
486 BC
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A massive man-made canal running north-south in East China
220
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A printing style where an image would be carved into wood, dyed, then pressed onto paper.
589 - 618
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The Sui Dynasty is known for uniting North and South China and completing the Grand Canal
618 - 907
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A very significant Chinese Dynasty led by Tang Taizong
710 - 784
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A Tang influenced Japanese Clan. The clan had a Tang-like court system. Nara a city that served as the capital of Japan from 710-784. The clan is known for their love of Deers
794 - 1185
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A Japanese clan that controlled affairs from "behind the thrown"
800
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Another name for the creation of paper money
800
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A lifestyle devoted to practicing old Chinese traditions.
960 - 1279
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Song Taizu was a famous leader of the Song's . They were greatly focused on civil administration
1000
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A type of rice that ripens a lot faster than usual rice. This resulted in higher agricultural export rate
Post-Classical India
1001 - 1027
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Prominent leader of the Turks in Afghanistan.
1206 - 1526
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An Islamic state in Northern India, it was controlled by many of Muhammad's decendants
Feudal Europe & Byzantium
330 - 1453
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The Byzantine Empire was one of the most influential empires in Europe. It's capitol, Constantinople, proves to be a valuable city
483 - 565
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A very significant Byzantine leader who is known for reforming Byzantine law.
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500 - 548
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The wife of emperor Justinian, she was an amazing administrator capable of keeping the land under control
529 - 534
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A set of Roman laws put together by Justinian to help people understand laws.
537
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A magnificent structure built in Constantinople to serve as a church. It role was constantly changed depending on who captured the city.
732
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A battle in which Charles Martel was able convince Muslims to seek no further conquest in Europe
768 - 814
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Charlemagne temporarily established centralized rule in the Holy Roman Empire. He was one of the most powerful leaders of his time
789 - 1066
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A Scandinavian civilization who used their advanced maritime knowledge to conquer Northern Europe
1054
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A split of Europe into an East and West section
Mongols
1000 - 1500
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A powerful Turkish empire that's famous for the capture or Constantinople and the defeat of the Byzantine empire
1071
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A huge battle in Manzikert in which Saljuq armies defeated Byzantine forces
1206 - 1227
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The greatest of all Mongol Khans, Temujin expanded his empire into the largest empire ever known.
1258
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Hulehu Khan defeated the abbasid empire and captured the abbasid capital of Baghdad.
1264 - 1294
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One of Genghis khan’s grandsons. He was known for his incredibly ruthless attacks
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1279 - 1368
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A Chinese Dynasty founded by Kublai Khan in 1279. It followed many Mongol lifestyles and government techniques
1336 - 1405
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A Turkish emperor who helped the Turks conquer many regions in Eurasia
1429 - 1481
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A Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who is known for crushing the Byzantine empire and taking Constantinople
Pre-1500 Africa
300 - 600
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African people who originally lived in Nigeria and then migrated to most of Sub Saharan Africa. They were very influential, especially orally.
400 - 900
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A major city in Africa from 400-900. Originally, it was a Christian city, but it later converted to Islam.
750 - 1,400
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A large trade route spread across the Saharan desert. Gold and salt were the 2 biggest resources traded.
1,100 - 1,300
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A large sub-saharan African city. It served as the financial center of its trade area, it collected taxes and kept track of trade
1312 - 1337
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Known to be the richest man to ever live. He was the ruler of Mali
Medieval Europe
962 - 1806
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A very large collection of states ruled mostly by Charlemagne
1027 - 1087
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A Norman, King of England. William became the king after defeating King Harold II during the Norman Invasions
1035 - 1099
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The pope who started the First Crusade.
1066
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Invasions on Anglo-Saxon England led by William II of Normandy. This led William the conqueror becoming king
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1095 - 1099
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A conquest of the Holy Roman Empire launched in order to gain back Holy Lands
1202 - 1204
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An attack launched in 1202 that resulted in the re-capture of Constantinople
1453
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Caused by the Ottoman Turks invasion. Mehmet the Conqueror defeated Byzantine forces and captured Constantinople
1453
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"Reconquest". A christian attack on the the Islam lands in order to re-gain control
Pre-1500 Americas
1398 - 1469
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One of of the most famoust Aztec rulers
1428 - 1520
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An ancient civilization set in current day central Mexico. The Aztecs are known superior technology
1438 - 1533
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A South American civilization located around Peru. The Incas built Macchu Picchu.
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Silk Routes
1253 - 1324
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A significant European traveler who traveled to many places. Learning of their cultures and sharing their stories
1304 - 1377
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A Muslim merchant that traveled around the world and wrote down many of his stories.
1330 - 1352
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A disease that originated in the Mongol empire, it spread to Europe and caused mass epidemic. Millions of people died
1337 - 1453
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A large war fought between the Kings of England and the Kings of France over unclaimed land
1403 - 1408
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The Yongle Encyclopedia was a collection of general information known at that time period http://www.todayifoundout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/20080217-Yongle_Dadian_Encyclopedia_1403-wiki.jpg
1433
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A very significant occurrence that ended the sailing of 7 of the largest treasure ships of their time.
1451 - 1506
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An Italian explorer who was hired by the Spanish to find a faster route to India.
1475 - 1564
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A famous Renaissance artist