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Political Science

The study of politics and power from various perspectives.

Historiography

The study of historical writing, revealing insights into past human experiences.

Economics

The study of how humans use finite resources to satisfy needs and how these decisions impact each other.

Anthropology

The study of what makes us human, understanding lifestyles and cultural practices.

Archeology

The study of past civilizations through their material remains.

Neolithic Revolution

Period (10,000 B.C.E. - 3000 B.C.E.) marked by the domestication of plants and animals, leading to settled civilizations.

Gupta Empire Collapse

The fall of the Gupta Empire in 55 C.E. due to invasions from the White Huns.

Warring States Periods

Periods of conflict in China (475-221 B.C.E. and 230-202 C.E.) caused by the fall of dynasties.

Fall of Rome

The decline of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E. due to invasions and internal issues.

Islamic Caliphate

Period starting in 632 C.E. after Muhammad's death, leading to political division between Sunni and Shia.

Crusades

Religious wars from 1096 to 1291 C.E. aimed at reclaiming Holy Land, causing significant socio-political changes.

Pax Mongolica

Period from 1206 to 1368 C.E. characterized by trade and cultural diffusion due to Mongol protection.

Renaissance

Period from 1301 to 1600 C.E. marked by a revival of classical art and culture, leading to significant advancements in Europe.

Reformation

16th-century movement against the corruption of the Catholic Church, leading to Protestantism.

Sahara Desert

A massive barrier that isolated sub-Saharan Africa, delaying its development.

Mediterranean Climate

Climate in Greece providing favorable conditions for agriculture and trade.

Silk Road

Trade network connecting East and West, facilitating exchange of goods and ideas.

Feudalism

A decentralized political system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords in exchange for service.

Magna Carta

1215 document limiting the powers of the English king and granting rights to nobility.

Sharia Law

Islamic legal system based on the Quran and Hadiths guiding personal and communal behavior.

95 Theses

Martin Luther's denunciation of church practices that sparked the Protestant Reformation.

Golden Age of Islam

Period from 600-1300 C.E. marked by advancements in science, culture, and trade under Islamic rule.