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Period 1
During this period, the Abbasids expanded their empire significantly but became politically and culturally disconnected from their former territories.
Period 1
Ashoka, an Indian emperor, promoted the spread of Buddhism, leaving a profound and enduring impact on the culture and religious practices in Asia.
Period 1
The beginning of the Bantu migrations marked a critical movement of people in Africa, which led to diverse cultural exchanges and demographic shifts across the continent.
Period 1
The Black Plague was a devastating pandemic that swept through Europe, killing a substantial portion of the population and transforming societal structures.
Period 1
The Il Khans, a Mongol dynasty, ruled over Persia and the greater Muslim Middle East, influencing cultural and political dynamics in the region.
Period 2
The fall of the Byzantine Empire marked the end of a significant period in European history, leading to shifts in power and trade routes.
Period 1
Cahokia was a pre-Columbian Native American city located near modern-day St. Louis, known for its impressive earthworks and urban complexity.
Period 1
Caravanserais were essential roadside inns in the Middle East, facilitating trade and cultural exchange along trade routes.
Period 1
Champa rice, a fast-maturing and drought-resistant rice variety, significantly increased agricultural production in China and supported population growth.
Period 1
The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by European Christians aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control.
Period 3
The 1st Industrial Revolution marked a shift from agrarian economies to industrialized ones, primarily beginning with advancements in manufacturing processes and technology.
Period 2
The 95 Theses were a list of propositions for debate written by Martin Luther, challenging the practices of the Catholic Church, especially the sale of indulgences.
Period 2
Absolutism refers to a political doctrine where a single ruler holds absolute power over the state, commonly seen in European monarchies during this period.
Period 2
Akbar was a notable Mughal emperor recognized for his policies of religious tolerance and cultural integration in India during his reign.
Period 2
Atlantic slave trade develops
Period 3
The 2nd Industrial Revolution, characterized by advancements in steel production, electricity, and chemical processes, significantly shaped modern industry.
Period 3
The abolitionist movement worked to end slavery and promote equal rights, gaining significant traction in various parts of the world.
Period 3
The Berlin Conference established formal guidelines for European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to significant changes in the continent's political landscape.
Period 4
The Communist Revolution in Russia was a political revolution that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a socialist state, influenced by earlier socialist ideas.
Period 4
Appeasement in Europe refers to the policy of making concessions to aggressive powers in order to avoid conflict, particularly leading up to World War II.
Period 4
The Amritsar Massacre was a tragic event where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, igniting widespread outrage and resistance against British rule.
Period 4
Apartheid was a systematic policy of racial segregation enforced by the government in South Africa, institutionalizing discrimination against non-white populations.
Period 4
The policy of appeasement allowed aggressive states to expand their influence unopposed, highlighting the failures of European powers to confront tyranny before World War II.
Period 4
The Balfour Declaration was a statement by the British government expressing support for a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.
Period 4
The Cold War was a prolonged period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by ideological, political, and military rivalry.
Period 4
The Communist Revolution in China led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China, marking a significant shift in governance and society towards communism.
- c. 1200 to c. 1450
Feudalism at its height in Europe: A social structure prevalent in medieval Europe where land was held by lords who granted land to vassals in exchange for military service.
- c. 1200 to c. 1450
Footbinding becomes popular: A traditional Chinese practice that involved tightly binding the feet of young girls to prevent growth, making them smaller.
- c. 1200 to c. 1450
Grand Canal in China: A major inland waterway transportation system in China that, while established earlier, remained significant from 1200 to 1450.
- c. 1200 to c. 1450
Ibn Battuta travels the Islamic world: A Moroccan scholar and traveler who explored much of the Islamic world in the 14th century.
- c. 1200 to c. 1450
Incan height of power: A period during which the Inca Empire expanded and flourished in South America.
Period 1
Devshirme develops: A practice under the Ottoman Empire of requiring Christian communities to hand over a certain number of boys for conversion and military service.
- c. 1450 to c. 1750
Edo Period in Japan: A period of Japanese history from 1603 to 1868, characterized by a stable government and isolationist policies.
- c. 1450 to c. 1750
Encomienda: A Spanish labor system that granted colonists the right to demand tribute and forced labor from indigenous people.
- c. 1450 to c. 1750
Establishment of Maroon societies: Communities formed by escaped enslaved people in the Americas, often located in remote areas.
- c. 1450 to c. 1750
European colonialism of the Americas begins: The establishment of European settlements and control over the indigenous populations starting in the late 15th century.
- c. 1450 to c. 1750
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
Declaration of the Rights of Man: A fundamental document of the French Revolution that outlines individual and collective rights.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
French Revolution: A period of radical social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
German Unification: The process of unifying various independent German states into a single nation-state, completed in 1871.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
Haiti Revolts: The successful slave revolt that led to Haiti's independence from France in 1804.
1900 to Present
Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese revolutionary leader who was a key figure in the struggle for Vietnamese independence.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
Hong Xiuquan: Leader of the Taiping Rebellion in mid-1800s China, which sought to overthrow the Qing dynasty.
- c. 1750 to c. 1900
Imperialism at its height: The period in which European powers expanded their empires across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
- c. 1900 to Present
Appeasement in Europe: A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions to aggressive nations, notably prior to WWII.
- c. 1900 to Present
Cultural Revolution in China: A sociopolitical movement initiated by Mao Zedong in 1966 aimed at enforcing communism by removing capitalist, traditional, and cultural elements.
- c. 1900 to Present
Five Year Plans in Russia: A series of nationwide centralized economic goals and initiatives in the Soviet Union aimed at rapid industrial growth.
- c. 1900 to Present
Glasnost and Perestroika: Policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s aimed at increasing transparency and restructuring the Soviet economy.
- c. 1900 to Present
Great Depression: A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s.
- c. 1900 to Present
Great Leap Forward: An economic and social campaign by the Communist Party of China from 1958 to 1962, which aimed to rapidly transform the country into a socialist society.
- c. 1900 to Present
Green Revolution: A set of research and technological initiatives that increased agricultural
1. c. 1200 to c. 1450
Delhi Sultanate: A Muslim kingdom that ruled a large portion of India from 1206 to 1526.
Period 1
Indian Ocean's height of importance.
Period 1
Mexica's height of power.
Period 1
Mongols take over Russia.
Period 1
Northern Song Dynasty Falls and Southern Song Holds On.
Period 1
Neo-Confucianism starts in China.
Period 2
Jesuits established.
Period 2
Joint Stock Companies Begin.
Period 2
Ming fall to Manchus.
Period 2
Mughals take over India.
Period 2
Ottoman Golden Age under Suleiman I.
Period 2
Plantation system develops in the New World.
Period 2
Protestant Reformation.
Period 2
Mercantilism is started by Colbert.
Period 3
Karl Marx.
Period 3
Meiji Restoration.
Period 3
Napoleon.
Period 3
Opium War / Opium Wars.
Period 4
Independence movement in Africa.
Period 4
India is free of British control.
Period 4
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Period 4
NAFTA.
Period 4
NATO.
Period 1
Mauryan Empire.
Period 1
Magna Carta
Period 3
Opium Wars
Period 1
Qin Dynasty
Period 2
Qing Dynasty started
Period 4
Rape of Nanking
Period 2
Renaissance at its Height
Period 3
Revolution in South America
Period 2
Scientific Revolution begins in Europe
Period 3
Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights
Period 3
Sepoy Rebellion
Period 4
Shang Kai Shek
Period 2
Sikhism Develops
Period 3
Social Darwinism Idea Becomes Important
Period 1
Split between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic (Great Schism)
Period 1
St. Cyril and Methodius
Period 1
Sultanate of Malacca Important in Trade
Period 1
Swahili Coast most important in trade
Period 3
Taiping Rebellion
Period 1
Tang Dynasty
Period 1
Three Field System in Europe
Period 2
Treaty of Tordesilas
Period 2
Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler