Time Periods - AP World History

multiple choice: 1200-1450, 1450-1750, 1750-1900, 1900-now

The Mongol Empire

(1200-1450) A vast empire that spread across Asia and Europe, known for its military prowess and trade facilitation.

The Crusades

(1200-1450) A series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period, aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land.

The Renaissance

(1450-1750) A cultural movement that began in Italy, emphasizing art, literature, and humanism, marking the end of the Middle Ages.

The Columbian Exchange

(1450-1750) The transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

The Enlightenment

(1750-1900) An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

The Industrial Revolution

(1750-1900) A period of rapid industrial growth that began in Great Britain and spread, altering economies and societies.

World War I

(1900-now) A global war originating in Europe, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

The Cold War

(1900-now) A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, marked by ideological conflict and proxy wars.

Decolonization

(1900-now) The process through which colonies gained independence from colonial powers, primarily after World War II.