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Made up of multiple city states that were huge trading hubs in the Indian Ocean. Huge cultural influence from the Muslim traders, majority of population even today Muslim
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Area controlled by Pope and clergy of the Catholic church. Had power over many states in Europe. Turned into modern-day Vatican City.
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Meant to revive the Roman Empire under Christian rule. Only existed nominally, never had any real power. Controlled by the papacy.
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Kingdom of the Shona people, centered around an impressive walled city called Great Zimbabwe. Caused Europeans to think that other white civilizations lived there due to racist ideologies.
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Made up of 5 quick Muslim empires. Were intolerant of other religions, destroyed many non-Muslim places of worship.
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Empire formed by Mongol Invaders from north, united all of modern day China and Mongolia
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Period in which Zheng He voyaged the Indian Ocean
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Was a long lived empire in west Africa. Characterized by a large dispute over succession for a ruler, had many civil wars. Eventually absorbed into Portuguese Angola.
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Used a system of knots in cords to record info. Had long routes of runners to relay info around the empire quickly. Builders of Macchu Picchu.
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Empire of the Mexica people. Famous for their gold, cocoa, and human sacrifice to keep gods happy. Mathematically advanced people, had two calendars
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Conquest of the Americas by Spaniards driven by economic opportunity and desire to evangelize the world. Native resistance was weakened by new diseases brought over from Europe.
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Mongol-initiated Muslim empire. Ruled most notably by Akbar, who stabilized a weak empire. Tolerant of non-Muslims, traded jizyah for military service.
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Lost many wars to outside powers and lost a lot of control, involved in the Opium Wars
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One of the most powerful countries in the modern world. Largest GDP, and third largest by land area. Its revolution inspired many like it around the world.
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Empire started with the British East India Company establishing trading posts and further grabbing land. Controlled India with superior firepower. When it fell, Britain poorly divided the country between Muslims and Hindus, leading to 3 countries and much conflict.
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Originally colonized by Dutch and British, a powerful but small population of Europeans controlled the country. Apartheid/segregation widespread, leading to violent revolt and oppression of Africans. Nelson Mandela key player in fight for integration.
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First major communist country. Notable leaders include Lenin and Stalin. Engaged in Cold War with western capitalist world, supplied Cuba with missiles
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Period in which Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution and Great Leap forward took place, personal freedom heavily controlled today