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Great Wall of China began building.
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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.
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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.
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1500-1700: The Religious wars between Protestant and Catholics. These religious groups are very prominent throughout the world.
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Mexico is conquered for Spain by Hernando Cortes. Because of this, Mexico got more civilization and is now a more-developed country.
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Death of Michelangelo (artist) is important because this figure brought many people together with his artwork. It was prominent in the culture of people.
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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.
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French frontiers are enlarged after treaty with Spain. Expansion occurs.
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The enlightenment begins. This is important because it starts the expansion of knowledge and wealth in Europe and is special aspect of history.
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U.S achieves independence and this is important because it creates the start of a new nation that will chnage the course of history.
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Today washington was inaugarated as president . This is important to AP Human Geography because it brings about the start of a powerful nation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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French claims large territories in Louisiana. This ties areas in present-day U.S. to a European country, starting trade and development.
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995 BC: Hebrew King David captured Jerusalem. This is one of the places Judism is practiced.
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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.
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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.