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AP US History Test Review
Every major concept, key term, and definition that an AP US history student should know for a test prep session and the big exam is right here in this comprehensive, well-organized study guide.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: 16th Century Settlements in Florida
Follow the arrival of Europeans to Florida in the1500's and how the existing tribes of Native Americans were negatively affected.
Luminarium
Luminarium: 16th Century Renaissance English Literature (1485 1603)
Luminarium offers a student resource for learning about the authors of the English Renaissance period. Contains links to over 25 different authors from the period which contain their biographies, bibliographies, and text to some of their...
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One evil.org: 20 Most Evil People of 16th Century: Pope Leo X
This site provides a detailed biography of the infamous Pope Leo X. This man has been accused of making the most damaging statement about Christianity in the history of the Church.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Flower Painters
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of flower painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the painters' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Still Life Painters
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of still life painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Portrait Artists
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of portrait artists from the 15th century to today. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Gothic Art
Look here for information on Gothic art period artists. This period is from the 5th to the 16th century A.D. (400 - 1500). Read about the leading artists and how the movement came about.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World
A recount by a member of the crew of the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan to the Philippines in the 16th century, where he was killed, and of the remaining voyage his crew took in the eastern oceans, then back to Spain.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Massachusetts
During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Timeline of United States History
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents a timeline of important events that occurred in the United States from the 16th century on. Links are provided throughout this article for additional information on related subjects.
Other
Mennonite Encyclopedia: Menno Simons
A detailed biography of the famous Anabaptist leader of the Low Countries during the 16th century. Give details on his life and beliefs.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi
This article from Catholic Online tells the story about St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, a 16th century Carmelite nun.
United Nations
Unesco: Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and Its Po Delta
This World Heritage website features Ferrara, a focal point for the Italian Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ferrara is known as well as the place where modern town planning began. Found here are a description, a map,...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Francois Malherbe (1555 1628)
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides biographical information on 16th century French poet, Francois Malherbe. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance Philosophy
Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Other
Le Poulet Gauche: Wars of Religion
This site provides detailed information about the wars of Religion in sixteenth century France.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Documents
Browse U.S. historical documents according to historical period or search documents via search engine.W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: The Northern Renaissance
Centered in Germany and the Netherlands during 1400 and 1500s, the northern European tradition of Gothic Art was greatly affected by the technical and philosophical advancements of the Renaissance in Italy. While less concerned with...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Agnolo Bronzino
Artcyclopedia's biography on Italian Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572 CE). There are links to Museums which have works in their collections.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Massachusetts
During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Islamic World to 1600 Tutorials
This collection from the Univeristy of Calgary offers a variety of tutorials about the 16th century Islamic empire. Outline form allows for easy navigation.
A&E Television
Biography: Ferdinand Magellan
A biography on the life and voyages of 16th century Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first to circumnavigate the globe, although he did not survive the journey. Magellan was Portuguese but he commanded a Spanish fleet.
A&E Television
Biography: Francisco Pizarro
A biography of 16th century Spanish explorer and conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who traveled with Vasco Nunez de Balboa and helped to discover the Pacific Ocean. Pizarro also conquered Peru and founded the city of Lima there.
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