AP World Timeline (copy)

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic Empire with capital in Baghdad, known for trade and decline leading to Turkic Muslim empires.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty emphasizing hierarchy, filial piety, merit-based bureaucracy, and economic development.

Crusades

European Christian military campaigns to convert Muslims and non-Christians.

Delhi Sultanate

Spread of Islam in Southeast Asia, resistance by Rajput Kingdom, and adoption of gunpowder weapons.

Genghis Khan

Established Mongol Empire, diffused culture, impacted world trade, and prevented Russia's cultural development.

Magna Carta

Document granting the right to a fair trial for citizens.

Yuan Dynasty

First foreign-ruled dynasty in China led by Mongols.

Ottoman Empire

Islamic empire founded by Osman Bey, known for expansion and use of gunpowder weapons.

Mansa Musa's pilgrimage

Pilgrimage introducing Mali's wealth to the Mediterranean.

Black Death

Bubonic Plague that spread through trade routes, impacting populations in the Middle East and Europe.

Ming Dynasty

Chinese dynasty that established peace, expanded borders with gunpowder, and sent Zheng He's voyages.

Aztec Empire

Known for trade, sacrifice, expansionist policy, and claiming heritage from older Mesoamerican people.

Scientific Revolution

Period of advancements in science and technology from 1550-1700.

Peter the Great

Modernized Russia from 1689-1725, impacting the country's development.

Enlightenment

Intellectual movement leading to major revolutions, suffrage expansion, and calls for women's rights.

War in the Gulf

Conflict that started in 1990 involving countries like Iraq and Kuwait.

Taliban

Fundamentalist group in Afghanistan known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

Al Qaeda

Terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden.

Osama bin Laden

Leader of Al Qaeda responsible for orchestrating terrorist attacks.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement signed in 1994 to eliminate tariffs between Canada, Mexico, and the US.

9/11 terrorist attacks

Coordinated attacks by Al Qaeda on September 11, 2001, targeting the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.