AP World Timeline

Term 1: 1200-1450: Rise of Islam and Trade Networks

Definition 1: Islamic empires facilitate trade and exchange of ideas. Effects: Expansion of trade routes, growth of cities, spread of Islam. Key events: Mongol Invasions, development of Swahili Coast trade.

Term 2: 1450-1750: Exploration and Colonization

Definition 2: Desire for new trade routes, resources, and religious expansion. Effects: Columbian Exchange, rise of European powers, exploitation of colonies. Key events: Voyages of Columbus, the rise of the Atlantic slave trade.

Term 3: 1750-1900: Industrial Revolution and Imperialism

Definition 3: Technological advancements, need for resources and markets. Effects: Rise of industrial powers, colonization of Africa and Asia, global economic inequality. Key events: Opium Wars, the Scramble for Africa.

Term 4: 1900-Present: World Wars and Globalization

Definition 4: Nationalism, imperialism, and political tensions. Effects: World Wars, Cold War, decolonization