Review Notes for Historical Events

Historical Events/Topics to Review

Unit 1

  • Catholic Church: Review the historical role and influence of the Catholic Church during different periods.
  • Roman Empire becoming Christian: Understand the transition of the Roman Empire to Christianity, including key figures like Constantine and the Edict of Milan.
  • House of Wisdom: Study the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad as a major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age, preserving and translating Greek and Roman texts.

Unit 2

  • Medieval Europe: Cover the key events, social structures, and cultural developments of Medieval Europe, including feudalism, the Crusades, and the rise of universities.

Unit 3

  • Peter the Great (Russia): Focus on Peter the Great's reforms and his efforts to Westernize Russia. Include his military campaigns and administrative changes.
  • Catholic Reformation and Council of Trent: Study the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, including the Council of Trent and its impact on doctrine and practices.
  • Ivan the Terrible (Russia): Review the reign of Ivan IV, his expansionist policies, and the oprichnina.
  • War of Spanish Succession for French: Understand the causes and consequences of the War of the Spanish Succession and its impact on France.

Unit 4

  • Effect of European explorations: Analyze the effects of European explorations on both Europe and the colonized regions. Include economic, social, and political impacts.

Unit 5

  • French Revolution: Review the causes, events, and outcomes of the French Revolution, including the Reign of Terror and the rise of Napoleon.

Unit 6

  • Reason for European colonization: Examine the motivations behind European colonization, including economic, political, and social factors.

Unit 8

  • Genocide in Cambodia: Understand the causes, events, and consequences of the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime.
  • Nelson Mandela: Study the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and his role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.

Topics I Don't Know

  • Munich Agreement: Research the Munich Agreement and its historical context, involving Britain, France, Germany, and Italy.
  • Tokugawa Japan: Study the Tokugawa Shogunate, its policies of isolation, and its impact on Japanese society.
  • Encomiendas: Understand the encomienda system in Spanish colonial America and its impact on indigenous populations.
  • Songhai Empire in Africa: Learn about the Songhai Empire in West Africa, its rulers, and its significance in the region.
  • Syncretism: Define and identify examples of syncretism, the blending of different religions or cultures.
  • Hanseatic League: Research the Hanseatic League, its economic power, and its role in trade in Northern Europe.