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Period: 750 to 1258
Abbasid Caliphate
The Abbasid Caliphate was the second of the major Muslim dynasties. They made great advancements within Islam but became weak and eventually collapsed. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was a very advanced and influential dynasty that ruled over China. It made great cultural and technological advancements that have been seen throughout history. -
1200
Champa Rice
This rice was extremely important during this time. Because of its plenty, it increased population and boosted health conditions. -
1200
Paper Making
Paper has been in China for a while, but it became very popular during this time period. It boosted literacy and education rates greatly across the world. -
1200
Genghis Khan (both units 1&2)
Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire and was the first Great Khan. He build his empire and invaded with his powerful nomads across Afro-Eurasia. -
Period: 1200 to 1450
Trade and Travel Innovations
Many innovations led to such important trade and travel. Example include dhows, astrolabe, compass, caravel, and camel saddles. -
Period: 1206 to 1368
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire was the largest land based empire ever. They led conquests into other empires and brutally defeated them almost all of the time. -
1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a book that points out the freedoms and rights of an individual. This book is very influential and has been used in writing works such as the Bill of Rights. -
1250
The Crusades
The Crusades were led by Christian into the holy lands. Their goal was to stop Muslim expansion and take back the land that was originally their own. -
1280
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer. He traveled on the Silk Road across Asia, establishing ties with China. -
1300
Timbuktu
Timbuktu was a very famous city established under the Mali Empire. It led to great growth in trade and diversity. -
1325
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan Muslim scholar who traveled for 30 years spreading Islam. While writing his book, he played a major role within Islam and left a great influence. -
Period: 1345 to 1521
Aztec Empire
The Aztecs were arguably the most powerful empires in Mesoamerica. They flourished using advanced agricultural methods and the tribute system. -
1350
Black Death
The Black Death was a global epidemic beginning in China. Spreading on trade routes, it devastated populations and economies. -
1400
Indian Ocean Trade
The Indian Ocean Trade Route, connecting East Asia with East Africa, was a very important network. Foreign goods were traded swiftly across the water which built connections throughout different parts of the world. -
1400
Trans-Saharan Trade
Using camels and caravans, the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes flourished throughout this period. Spreading Islam while building African empires made this network very impactful. -
1405
Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He led ships throughout Indian Ocean, South China Sea, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and along the coast of eastern Africa. He spread the glory of the Ming Dynasty while establishing trade and alliances. -
Period: 1438 to 1523
Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was a very tightly controlled empire in Peru, using the Mita system. They made improvements in roads, walls, and irrigation. -
1450
Trading Post Empires Rise
Many countries established trading post empires. They taxed those who used their sites and routes. -
1450
Boyars
Boyars were Russian men. They were the highest rank of the Slavic Feudal Society. -
1450
Janissaries
Janissaries were enslaved people who were trained to become elite army members. They allowed the Ottoman Empire to make great strides in terms of military and power. -
Period: 1450 to
Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration was a very influential and impactful time for the whole world. Many new trade routes and networks were set up as well as civilization. -
1453
Fall of Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire which fell due to the invasion of the Ottoman army. This was devastating to trade, people, and economies throughout. -
1453
Silk Road Fall
The Silk Road, connecting China to the West, was one of the most important networks of exchange of all time. Goods form different parts of the world could be easily shared which benefited many states. -
1460
Vasco da Gama Born
Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea. This boosted Europe forward in terms of setting up new ports and routes. -
1460
Prince Henry Dies
Prince Henry was a very important figure in exploration and discovery. He inspired and led many other people to continue to sail and explore. -
1492
Christopher Columbus Sails
The Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain in hopes to find a new trading route with Asia. Him and his crew end up in the Americas. -
1492
Columbian Exchange Begins
Along with Columbus's contact with the Americas, trade began to increase. Many goods, animals, and diseases were traded between Europe and the Americas. -
Period: 1500 to
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade was very popular among transporting slaves from Africa to the Americas. Europe profited greatly, and Africa struggled. -
1501
The Safavid Empire Founded
The Safavid Empire was one of the greatest Iranian empires. They built their state under the unity of Shia Islam. -
1514
Ottoman-Safavid Conflicts
The two main branches of Islam, the Ottoman Sunni and the Safavid Shia, started another long lasting conflict. Due to them sharing a border, there was always disputes and hatred. -
1517
Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses the door of a church. His writings went against the Roman Catholic Church which sparked corruption. -
Period: 1517 to
The Reformation
The Reformation was a movement in which the Roman Catholic church was challenged by the Protestants. This was a major shift for Christianity which split the church. -
1526
Mughal Empire Founded
The Mughal Empire in India and Pakistan. It began to spread Islam and Muslim culture in South Asia -
1566
Suleiman I Dies
Suleiman I, also known as Suleiman the Magnificent, was the arguably the greatest ruler of all time. He reformed and expanded the Ottoman Empire and allowed it too flourish with following rulers. -
Sultanate of Women
The Sultanate of Women was a very influential time within the Ottoman Empire. The women took strong roles and leadership within the empire. -
Tokugawa Shogunate Founded
The Tokugawa Shogunate was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu. This would go on to unify Japan and build it into its modern state. -
Chattel Slavery in America
Chattel Slavery is the most common form of slavery. With the rise of civilizations in the New World, slavery became a way of life. -
Devshirme Ends
The Ottomans used this system to consolidate their power. They took enslaved people from tribute states and made them serve in the military or within the empire. -
Period: to
Enlightenment
The Enlightenment period was a very key turning point for the world and its development. New views over religion, the world, politics and humankind in general led to many reforms and revolutions. -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution Technology
The technological improvements seen throughout the Industrial Revolution were incredible. From the cotton gin to the telephone, the steps toward modernization were in full effect. -
Laissez-Faire Starts
Laissez-Faire began to rise in these capitalism based economies. Competition became popular and free trade boosted the industrialization. -
Industrial Revolution Begins
Beginning in Great Britain, the Industrial Revolution began to sweep over the world. This sparked many technological advancements and led the way for machinery made items. -
Period: to
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the fight for freedom against British Rule. This led to the independence and founding of the United States of America. -
Need for Raw Materials
If a economy wanted to succeed in this Industrial based world, they needed raw materials. Britain saw early success because of their plentiful resources. -
Cash Crop Farming
Many farmers switched form subsistence farming to cash crop farming. The demand for the cash crops was worth it but came with sacrifices. -
Period: to
Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution was the overthrow of the French regime in Haiti. This slave revolt resulted in abolition of slavery and independence. -
Muhammad Ali's Regin Over Egypt
Muhammad Ali of Egypt led Egypt to the westernization and modernization seen today. He organized reforms in the military, economic, and cultural spheres. -
Unfairness to Natives Americans
Unfairness was seen in the treatment of Native Americans. This was seen with the relocation of Cherokee Nation on the Trail of Tears. -
Period: to
Opium Wars
Opium Wars were fought between Britain (and France in the 2nd) and the Qing Dynasty. This was fought because of the trade restrictions that the Chinese government had placed. -
Manifest Destiny Begins
Manifest Destiny was the belief of the US expansion across North America. This helped build America into what it is today by opening many new opportunities. -
Karl Marx Publishes The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx was a very popular political figure who advocated communism. HIs ideas to solve social systems brought major attention and hate. -
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention. Its purpose was to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of women. -
Gold Rush
Gold was found at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This sparked a mass migration of people to California and made it the 31st state. -
Meiji Restoration
The Meiji Restoration was a very important event that ended the Japanese Tokugawa. This resulted in modernization and industrialization. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act banned Chinese immigration to the United States. This was the first immigration law of its kind and had drastic effects on Chinese communities. -
Berlin Conference Ends
The Berlin Conference was a very important part of the colonization of Africa. It split Africa up into sections for European countries to colonize regardless of the native responses. -
Trans-Siberian Railroad Construction Begins
The Trans-Siberian Railroad became a very key benefit relating to Russia's growth. The railroad allowed for goods to be transported efficiently across a very long distance. -
Banana Republics Rise
A Banana Republic is a country that is dependent on the exportation of a limited product, such as bananas, or minerals. This term was seen when describing Honduras and neighboring countries who were being exploited by the US.
