AP HUG: Timeline Activity

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    China

    Great Wall of China began building.
  • Jan 1, 632

    First Islamic Caliphate

    Muhammad dies, Abu Bakr became the first Caliph or agent of the prophet. He brings rebellious Arab tribes under control. This is important because it expands religion contagiously (contagious diffusion). This is importnat to AP Human Geogrpahy because it concerns the study of religion.
  • Apr 29, 1100

    Invention of Gun Powder

    The Chinese alchemest invent gun powder. This is important because it concerns the study of technology and how it affects geography and Human Geography tends to study this.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    War

    1500-1700: The Religious wars between Protestant and Catholics. These religious groups are very prominent throughout the world.
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Mexico

    Mexico is conquered for Spain by Hernando Cortes. Because of this, Mexico got more civilization and is now a more-developed country.
  • May 1, 1564

    Michelangelo Artist

    Death of Michelangelo (artist) is important because this figure brought many people together with his artwork. It was prominent in the culture of people.
  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Majal is built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This is one of the most historically appreciated places in the world. It brings people together.
  • French Frontiers

    French frontiers are enlarged after treaty with Spain. Expansion occurs.
  • Beggining of enlihtenment

    The enlightenment begins. This is important because it starts the expansion of knowledge and wealth in Europe and is special aspect of history.
  • U.S recieves independence.

    U.S achieves independence and this is important because it creates the start of a new nation that will chnage the course of history.
  • Washingon Inaugarated as President

    Today washington was inaugarated as president . This is important to AP Human Geography because it brings about the start of a powerful nation.
  • Napoleanic Wars begin

    Napoleon wars begin they are important because they signify the start of a major series of events in history. This is important to Human Geography because it concerns the politicial aspects.
  • Earthquake

    Indian Ocean earthquake leaves a quarter of a million dead because of the harsh conditions. This deals with the natural occurings on Earth's surface and how it affected many people.
  • Obama

    Barack Obama is elected as first black president of the U.S. This unites many people in the country and sets a milestone after all the country went through a hundred+ years back with the Civil War and equal rights.
  • French in Louisiana

    French claims large territories in Louisiana. This ties areas in present-day U.S. to a European country, starting trade and development.
  • Jerusalem

    995 BC: Hebrew King David captured Jerusalem. This is one of the places Judism is practiced.
  • Giza

    2560 BC: Building of Great Pyramids in Giza. This is important because it regards one of the 7 wonders of the world, and it holds a lot of history dealing with early civilization and lifestyle.
  • Start of Civilization

    3200 BC: Civilization is believed to have begun at Sumer. This is important to human geography because it is basically the start of the entire study.