AP World History Timeline: Key Events (1200-Present)

These flashcards cover significant events and periods in AP World History from 1200 to the present, focusing on developments that influenced global dynamics.

The Crusades

A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims from 1095-1291 in the Middle East.

Yuan Dynasty

The Mongol dynasty in China that ruled from 1279-1368.

Ming Dynasty

A major dynasty in China that ruled from 1368-1644.

Ottoman Empire

A powerful empire in the Middle East, beginning in 1299 and renowned for its conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

Printing Press

An invention introduced by Johannes Gutenberg in 1456 that revolutionized the spread of information in Europe.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement that began in 1517 with Martin Luther's 95 Theses, challenging the Catholic Church.

Mexican Revolution

A major armed struggle from 1910-1920 that transformed Mexican culture and government.

World War I

A global conflict from 1914-1918 involving many world powers.

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, founded in 1949 as a military alliance.

Cuban Missile Crisis

A 13-day confrontation in 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over missile deployment in Cuba.

Iranian Revolution

The 1979 uprising that resulted in the overthrow of the Shah of Iran and establishment of an Islamic Republic.

Fall of Berlin Wall

The event in 1989 marking the end of the division between East and West Berlin and the Cold War tensions.

Arab Spring

A series of protests and uprisings across the Arab world beginning in 2010, demanding political reform and rights.

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The ongoing conflict beginning in 2022 with heightened tensions and military actions in Eastern Europe.