The Modern Age
This event in 1453 is one possible start of the Modern Age
Capture of Constantinople by the Turks
Navigator who promoted Portuguese exploration of Africa
Henry the Navigator
Political system replacing feudal monarchies
The Modern State
Monk who began the Lutheran Reformation
Martin Luther
Movement that placed humans at the centre
Anthropocentrism
This 1492 event is another commonly accepted start
“Discovery” of America by Christopher Columbus
Explorer who reached India by sea in 1498
Vasco da Gama
Kings increased power by controlling this social group
The nobility
Doctrine stating salvation comes through faith
Justification by faith
Classical civilisations that inspired humanists
Greek and Roman
The Modern Age ended with this 1789 event
The French Revolution
Explorer who crossed the Cape of Good Hope in 1488
Bartolomeu Dias
Permanent military force created by monarchs
A standing army
Calvinist belief that God decides salvation in advance
Predestination
Humanist institution founded in Florence in 1459
The Platonic Academy
The 16th century is known for this cultural movement
The Renaissance
Explorer who reached Guanahaní (Bahamas)
Christopher Columbus
City where the royal court was established became this
The capital
English king who founded the Anglican Church
Henry VIII
Inventor of the printing press in 1448
Gutenberg
This event in 1453 increased the Muslim threat to Western Christianity
Capture of Constantinople by the Turks
Expedition that proved the Earth was round (1519-1522)
Magellan and Elcano circumnavigation
Author of The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli
Council (1545-1563) that defined Catholic doctrine
Council of Trent
Oldest surviving printed book (1377)
Jikji