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Empire founded by Turkish tribes in north-western Anatolia. It was the center of Eastern and Western world interaction for over six centuries.
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One of the largest Islamic empires which was located in western Africa. At its peak, its main city of Timbuktu was a thriving cultural and commercial center.
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Henry the Navigator was an important figure in the Portugese Empire and critical to the development of European trade during the time.
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The fifth Aztec Emperor and King of Tenochtitlan. During his reign the Aztec Empire expanded.
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Two captains bring back African slaves to Portugal starting the Portugese slave trade.
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Second of two reigns over the Ottoman Empire, during which Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire.
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Reign during which many cities in western Africa were captured and fortified such as Timbuktu
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A German monk, priest, professor of theology and important figure of the Protestant Reformation. He opposed the selling of indulgences.
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With this voyage, Dias proved trade with Asia was possible without using overland routes through the Middle East
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A result of Columbus' exploration, it was trade between Europe and the America's. It had a positive and negative impact on both worlds by introducing new diets but also diseases.
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Columbus' first voyage was considered a failure at the time because he intended to reach Chinese trade markets and instead ended up in Latin America. He came back with latin slaves.
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One of the most significant Persian empires. Made Shia Islam their major religion which impacted present-day Iran where the majority of people are Shia Muslims.
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An influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was the main figure of Calvinism a seperate Christian Theology.
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Conquest of the Aztec Empire of the Spanish in current day Mexico. Mexico's cultured is heavily influenced by the Spanish
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Reign of Ottoman Empire which, most importantly, completely reconstructed the empire's legal system.
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Empire created and ruled by the Muslim direct ancestors of Genghis Khan. Had a huge impact on India with new architecture, language, and culture.
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One of the Roman Catholic Church's most important councils, it convened in Trento, Italy for 25 sessions in 3 periods.
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Reign of the third Mughal emperor. His reign resulted in expansion and other advancements of the Mughal Empire.
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An Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution through his many advances.
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A feudal regime of Japan ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. Resulted in cultural and artistic advancements in Japan
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Series of wars mainly fought in Europe involving most European countries. Initially fought as a religious war between the two branches of Christianity it had several other causes.
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An English philosopher and physician. Considered one of the key
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It was significant because it was China's last imperial dynasty.
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Ruled and expanded the Tsardom of Russia, and later the Russian Empire. Implemented reforms in order to modernize Russia.
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Revolution in England in which King James II was overthrown.
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One of the largest empires in history, it stretched from eastern Europe across Asia, into North America.
