APWH Period 3 Review Timeline

By neilchapman
  • 330

    Europe POLTICAL

    The Byzantine Empire was formed in 330 ad. It became a major trade center with trade links to areas such as Asia, Russia, and China.
  • Nov 22, 600

    East Asia POLITICAL

    The Sui Dynasty also reunites China, and emperor Wendi recentralizes the government as well,
  • Nov 22, 621

    East Asia POLITICAL

    Tribute System: The Chinese at this time were at a very successful time in history.The Chinese felt very superior to the lower peoples around them, so they required non-Chinese to acknolwedge the Chinese superiority.
  • Nov 22, 630

    The Middle East POLITICAL

    Muhammad attracted supporters from Medina to take over most of Mecca
  • Nov 22, 632

    The Middle East RELIGION

    Islam: The religion split into two main branches which still exist today- Sunni and Shi'ites.
  • Nov 22, 750

    West Africa ECONOMIC

    Trans-Saharan: Trade route that allowed Africa to trade but also helped diffuse other cultures into isolated Africa.
  • Nov 22, 750

    East Asia POLITICAL

    Under the Tang Dynasty, China is under the so called Age of Buddhism. Chinese government also serves as a model for all of East Asia at this time.
  • Nov 22, 907

    South Asia INTELLECTUAL

    The Tang Dynasty introduced many new technologies, such as the compass, gunpowder, and paper money.
  • Nov 22, 960

    East Asia RELIGION

    In the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism is established.
  • Nov 22, 1000

    Europe POLITICAL

    The Muslims invaded Spain, Vikings, etc. Western Europeans were under constant threat of invasions.
  • Nov 22, 1099

    The Middle East POLITICAL

    The Crusades: The religious wars resulted in a takeover of Jerusalem in 1099.
  • Nov 22, 1190

    South Asia RELIGION

    Islam: During the time period, Islam obtained a lasting influence and presence in South Asia
  • Nov 22, 1200

    East Africa ECONOMIC

    East Africa was one of the most postively affected regions of the Indian Ocean Trade Route
  • Nov 22, 1200

    South Asia SOCIAL

    The patriarchial society made women bound their feet in an effort to make themsleves more attractive to potential suitors. The practice also made them very useless since they could barely walk, therefore they were very much dependent on men.
  • Nov 22, 1230

    West Africa POLITICAL

    Mali: The Mali empires used Islamic techniques as the basis for their military and administrative systems.
  • Period: Nov 22, 1240 to Nov 22, 1502

    Europe POLITICAL

    Mongol: Mongol rule in Europe resulted in lots of slaughter and women being sold into slavery.
  • Period: Nov 22, 1256 to Nov 22, 1335

    The Middle East ECONOMIC

    The Mongol takeover and rule of Persia was a bad rule, resulting in destroyed land, and with it, crops. But, the Mongols managed to turn around their rocky beginning and transform Persia.
  • Nov 22, 1258

    East Africa ECONOMIC

    The East African area of Guajrat attracted foreign trade to the area East Africa as a whole.
  • Period: Nov 22, 1271 to Nov 22, 1368

    East Asia POLITICAL

    The Mongols reunited China as one after the period of disunion in China. The Mongols also wanted to extract wealth from China.
  • Nov 22, 1290

    South Asia

    The capital Khubilai had large Chinese style walls, wide streets, and link lakes.
  • Nov 22, 1320

    East Africa RELIGON

    The Emperor of the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa, promoted Islam in Mali after partaking in a pilmigrage in which he was gifted many things.
  • Nov 22, 1347

    The Middle East SOCIAL

    Bubonic Plague: By 1347 1/3 of the Middle Eastern population had died from the Black Death.
  • Nov 22, 1347

    Europe SOCIAL

    1/4 of Europe's entire population died as a result of the Bubonic Plague.
  • Nov 22, 1400

    East Africa POLITICAL

    During this time, unrestricted cattle grazing led to unusable agricultural lands, accelerating the decline of the empire.
  • Nov 22, 1493

    West Africa SOCIAL

    Slaves in Africa has different roles. Some became household servants while others served in military positions.
  • Nov 22, 1500

    East Africa ECONOMIC

    Trade in East Africa expanded during this time period, giving way to the development of 40 new city states
  • Nov 22, 1500

    South Asia ECONOMIC

    Malacca became an important port for Asian trading allies
  • Nov 22, 1502

    West Africa RELIGION

    Islam: The religion spread through the Fulani in West Africa and Somali as well, developing African diversifications.
  • Nov 22, 1502

    Europe ECONOMIC

    The Europeans gained the most from the Mongol cultural exchanges. They got multiple benefits without the consequences of the direct rule.
  • Nov 22, 1534

    West Africa RELIGION

    In Timbuktu, there were over 150 schools of the Quran and advanced classes were offered at the schools.