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Asia

The largest and most populous continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and histories, encompassing regions such as East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

<p>The largest and most populous continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and histories, encompassing regions such as East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. </p>
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South Asia

A region in Asia that includes countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal,

<p>A region in Asia that includes countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, </p>
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East Asia

A region characterized by countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia

<p>A region characterized by countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia</p>
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Southeast Asia

A region comprising countries like Indonesia ,Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia

<p>A region comprising countries like Indonesia ,Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia</p>
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India

Birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism; Mughal Empire; British colonialism; Key player in Indian Ocean trade

<p>Birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism; Mughal Empire; British colonialism; Key player in Indian Ocean trade</p>
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Pakistan

South Asia; Islamic republic

<p>South Asia; Islamic republic</p>
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Nepal

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Bangladesh

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China

East Asia; Known for Dynastic rule; Silk road origin; Confucianism and Daoism

<p>East Asia; Known for Dynastic rule; Silk road origin; Confucianism and Daoism </p>
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Japan

An island nation in East Asia; known for Shintoism; Feudal system with samurai

<p>An island nation in East Asia; known for Shintoism; Feudal system with samurai</p>
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North Korea

East Asia; Communist dictatorship; Korean War (1950-1953)

<p>East Asia; Communist dictatorship; Korean War (1950-1953)</p>
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South Korea

East Asia; Democracy

<p>East Asia; Democracy</p>
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Mongolia

East Asia; Origin of Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan; key part of Silk Rd

<p>East Asia; Origin of Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan; key part of Silk Rd</p>
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Vietnam

Southeast Asia; Communist government

<p>Southeast Asia; Communist government</p>
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Philippines

Southeast Asia; Spanish colonization

<p>Southeast Asia; Spanish colonization</p>
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Malaysia

Southeast Asia; diverse ethnic group

<p>Southeast Asia; diverse ethnic group</p>
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Indonesia

Southeast Asia, World’s largest Muslim population

<p>Southeast Asia, World’s largest Muslim population</p>
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Middle East

Consists of North Africa and Southwest Asia

<p>Consists of North Africa and Southwest Asia</p>
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Southwest Asia

Consists of Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran (Persia), Turkey (Ottomans)

<p>Consists of Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran (Persia), Turkey (Ottomans)</p>
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North Africa

Consists of Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan

<p>Consists of Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan</p>
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Iran (Persia)

Southwest Asia

<p>Southwest Asia</p>
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Iraq

Southwest Asia

<p>Southwest Asia</p>
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Israel

Southwest Asia

<p>Southwest Asia</p>
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Saudi Arabia

Southwest Asia

<p>Southwest Asia</p>
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Turkey(Ottomans)

Southwest Asia

<p>Southwest Asia</p>
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Egypt

North Africa

<p>North Africa</p>
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Morocco

North Africa

<p>North Africa</p>
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Algeria

North Africa

<p>North Africa</p>
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Sudan

North Africa

<p>North Africa </p>
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Sub-Saharan Africa

Region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert. This includes West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, Known for trans-Saharan trade routes, Mali and Ghana empires.

<p><span>Region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert. This includes West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, Known for trans-Saharan trade routes, Mali and Ghana empires.</span></p>
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West Africa

Early empires ( Mali,Ghana,etc). Consists of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana

<p>Early empires ( Mali,Ghana,etc). Consists of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana</p>
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Mali

West Africa, known doe Man Musa, gold trade

<p>West Africa, known doe Man Musa, gold trade</p>
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Ghana

West Africa, First major empire in West Africa, gold/salt trade

<p>West Africa, First major empire in West Africa, gold/salt trade</p>
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Nigeria

West Africa

<p>West Africa</p>
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Central Africa

Known for Congo River

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Congo (DRC)

Congo River, horrific rule under Belgium

<p>Congo River, horrific rule under Belgium</p>
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East Africa

Horn of Africa, Trade with India and Arabia, Swahili language

<p>Horn of Africa, Trade with India and Arabia, Swahili language</p>
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Ethiopia

Never colinized

<p>Never colinized</p>
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Southern Africa

Zulu Kingdom, British colonization

<p>Zulu Kingdom, British colonization </p>
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South Africa

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Europe

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Western Europe

It includes France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom (Britain), Ireland, Portugal, Spain

<p>It includes France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom (Britain), Ireland, Portugal, Spain</p>
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France

Enlightenment thinkers, French Revolution (1789), absolute monarchs like Louis XIV, and strong roles in both world wars

<p>Enlightenment thinkers, French Revolution (1789), absolute monarchs like Louis XIV, and strong roles in both world wars</p>
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Germany

Holy Roman Empire, Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther), major power in both world wars

<p>Holy Roman Empire, Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther), major power in both world wars</p>
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Netherlands

Maritime trade empire (Dutch East India Company), banking, and early capitalism in the 1600s.

<p>Maritime trade empire (Dutch East India Company), banking, and early capitalism in the 1600s.</p>
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Belgium

Harsh colonization of the Congo, industrialization

<p>Harsh colonization of the Congo, industrialization</p>
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Austria

The Habsburg dynasty, part of Austro-Hungarian Empire, and rivalries with Ottoman Empire.

<p>The Habsburg dynasty, part of Austro-Hungarian Empire, and rivalries with Ottoman Empire. </p>
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United Kingdom

Industrial Revolution, British Empire (world’s largest), Enlightenment thought, and colonization. Consists of 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Irland

<p>Industrial Revolution, British Empire (world’s largest), Enlightenment thought, and colonization. Consists of 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Irland</p>
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The Republic of Ireland

Colonized by Britain, Great Famine, later independence in the 20th century.

<p>Colonized by Britain, Great Famine, later independence in the 20th century. </p>
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Portugal

Age of Exploration (Prince Henry the Navigator), trade posts in Africa and Asia, colonizing Brazil.

<p>Age of Exploration (Prince Henry the Navigator), trade posts in Africa and Asia, colonizing Brazil. </p>
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Spain

Known for Reconquista, Spanish Inquisition, conquistadors in the Americas, and vast colonial empires

<p>Known for Reconquista, Spanish Inquisition, conquistadors in the Americas, and vast colonial empires</p>
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Poland

Located in central Europe

<p>Located in central Europe</p>
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Southern Europe

Includes Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain

<p>Includes Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain</p>
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Italy

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Greece

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Mediterranean Sea

Between Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; Center of Roman Empire, Crucial to Greek, Phoenician, and Islamic trade.

Connects to Silk Road via the Middle East

<p>Between Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; Center of Roman Empire, Crucial to Greek, Phoenician, and Islamic trade.</p><p>Connects to Silk Road via the Middle East</p>
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Baltic Sea

Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Finland, Poland and Germany

Above Poland and Northeast of Germany

<p>Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Finland, Poland and Germany</p><p>Above Poland and Northeast of Germany</p>
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Ganges River

Northern India to Bangladesh

Sacred to Hindus, supported Indus Valley and later Indian civilizations

<p>Northern India to Bangladesh</p><p>Sacred to Hindus, supported Indus Valley and later Indian civilizations</p>
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Atlantic Ocean

Between Americas, Europe, and Africa

Borders east of the Americas and west of Africa

Colombian Exchange, Triangular Trade, Atlantic Slave TradeRead

<p>Between Americas, Europe, and Africa</p><p>Borders east of the Americas and west of Africa</p><p>Colombian Exchange, Triangular Trade, Atlantic Slave TradeRead</p>
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Red Sea

Between Northeast Africa and Arabian peninsula, Thin strip near Egypt and Saudi Arabia

<p>Between Northeast Africa and Arabian peninsula, Thin strip near Egypt and Saudi Arabia </p>
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Arabian Sea

Between Arabian peninsula, India, and East Africa

<p>Between Arabian peninsula, India, and East Africa</p>
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Pacific Ocean

Between Asia and the Americas, Largest Ocean

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Black Sea

North of Turkey

<p>North of Turkey </p>
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Indian Ocean

Big ocean under India; Connected Islamic, African, Indian, and Southeast Asian merchants

<p>Big ocean under India; Connected Islamic, African, Indian, and Southeast Asian merchants</p>
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Caspian Sea

Between Iran and Russia , important for Silk Road Trade and oil production

<p>Between Iran and Russia , important for Silk Road Trade and oil production</p>
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Nile River

Egypt to Sudan, Flows south to north into the Mediterranean, Center of Egyptian civilization, religion, and trade.

<p>Egypt to Sudan, Flows south to north into the Mediterranean, Center of Egyptian civilization, religion, and trade.</p>
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Silk Road

Overland trade from China →Central Asia → Middle East→ Europe. Connected China to Europe, Traded silk, spices, paper, horses

Spread Buddhism, Islam, Black Death

<p>Overland trade from China →Central Asia → Middle East→ Europe. Connected China to Europe, Traded silk, spices, paper, horses</p><p>Spread Buddhism, Islam, Black Death</p>
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Andes Mountains

Western coast of South America-Peru, Bolivia, Chile, long mountain chain hugging west

<p>Western coast of South America-Peru, Bolivia, Chile, long mountain chain hugging west</p>