Black Death:
Where: began in Mediterranean due to trade, expanded throughout rest of Europe
When: 1346-53
Who: Everyone in Europe except Milan and Poland
Significance: Anti-semitism increased as Jewish population was blamed, caused economic gains for survivors
Dance of Death: theme fascinated by artists, actors, and performers- procession of people of every age/social status parading to their graves
Also in the grand scheme of things, the black death was actually pretty scary because nothing like this had ever happened before in all of time and history.
The Hundred Years’ War 1337-1453
Where: Europe
When: 1347-1453
Who: England and France
Significance: Joan of Arc (1412-1431), claiming visions of God, inspired French in counter attack led to the creation of the powerful new state Burgundy in 1369 (ended in 1477) led to the rise of heavy artillery and tight battle formations
The Great Schizm
Where: Europe
What: split in Europe revolving around two separate popes, resolved by the Council of Constance (1414-1418) where Martin V was elected pope
When: 1378-1417
Significance: idea of purgatory began, remission of sin for good works purgatory as a place to wait until sins fully purged
Ciompi Revolt:
Where: Florence
When: 1378 (late 14th century)
Who: By wool carders known as Ciompi, demanding voice in Guilds
Significance: Arises from plague and population migration, didn’t have lasting impact, reinforces status quo and power of elites
Fall of Constantinople:
Where: Constantinople
When: 1453
Who: Ottomans under Mehmed II
Significance: Fall of Byzantine empire, end of Crusader period (and ideology)
1492 (Granada):
Where: Spain, ending with defeat of Granada
When: 1492
Who: Ferdinand II and Isabella I
Significance: centralized and consolidated royal powers, unification of Christians against Muslims
Martin Luther:
Where: Germany
When: (1483-1536)
He was a lawyer and a priest.
Believed that salvation was found through faith