Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church, leading to Protestantism. Ended the religious monopoly of the Pope in Europe.
The world "expanded" as explorers crossed oceans and artists looked back at Ancient Greece and Rome for inspiration. Event / Trend Key Impact Famous Figures European contact with the Americas; start of global trade. Columbus, Da Gama, Magellan The Renaissance A "rebirth" of art, science, and human-centered thinking. Da Vinci, Michelangelo Printing Press Knowledge spreads faster and cheaper than ever before. Johannes Gutenberg 2. Religion and Power (The Reformation & Absolutism) Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church, leading to
By the 1700s, people started using to question everything, eventually leading to the birth of modern democracy. Scientific Revolution Using observation and math to explain the universe. Newton's laws; the heliocentric (sun-centered) model. Enlightenment Event / Trend Key Impact Famous Figures European
Philosophers argued for liberty, progress, and separation of powers. Inspired the American and French Revolutions. The shift from hand tools to power-driven machinery. Began in Great Britain; changed how people worked forever. 💡 Quick Study Tips for Your Test Johannes Gutenberg 2
Kings grew more powerful, while the Church faced its biggest challenge yet. What Happened? Why It Matters
This blog post summarizes the core transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era, specifically tailored for 7th-grade students using the textbook framework (1500–1800).