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Period: 700 to 1400
Swahili City States (Africa)
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 -
Period: 756 to
Papal State (Europe)
Area controlled by Pope and clergy of the Catholic church. Had power over many states in Europe. Turned into modern-day Vatican City. -
Period: 800 to
Holy Roman Empire (Europe)
Meant to revive the Roman Empire under Christian rule. Only existed nominally, never had any real power. Controlled by the papacy. -
Period: 1000 to 1400
Kingdom of Zimbabwe (Africa)
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. -
Period: 1206 to 1526
Dehli Sultanate (India)
Made up of 5 quick Muslim empires. Were intolerant of other religions, destroyed many non-Muslim places of worship. -
Period: 1279 to 1368
Yuan Dynasty (China)
Empire formed by Mongol Invaders from north, united all of modern day China and Mongolia -
Period: 1366 to
Ming Dynasty (China)
Period in which Zheng He voyaged the Indian Ocean -
Period: 1388 to
Kingdom of Kongo (Africa)
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. -
Period: 1438 to 1532
Inca Empire (Pacific South America)
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. -
Period: 1440 to 1521
Aztec Empire (Central America)
Empire of the Mexica people. Famous for their gold, cocoa, and human sacrifice to keep gods happy. Mathematically advanced people, had two calendars -
Period: 1518 to
Spanish America
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. -
Period: 1526 to
Mughal Empire (India)
Mongol-initiated Muslim empire. Ruled most notably by Akbar, who stabilized a weak empire. Tolerant of non-Muslims, traded jizyah for military service. -
Period: to
Qing Dynasty (China)
Lost many wars to outside powers and lost a lot of control, involved in the Opium Wars -
Period: to
United States of America
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. -
Period: to
British Raj (India)
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. -
Period: to
South Africa
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. -
Period: to
Soviet Union (Eurasia)
First major communist country. Notable leaders include Lenin and Stalin. Engaged in Cold War with western capitalist world, supplied Cuba with missiles -
Period: to
People's Republic of China
Period in which Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution and Great Leap forward took place, personal freedom heavily controlled today