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8000 BCE
Beginnings of agriculture
Led to settled communities, and it sustained greater population, leading to population growth. -
3000 BCE
Beginnings of Bronze Age- and early civilizations
The Bronze Age created new technologies, and advancements past stone, the use of metal tools, mainly copper. -
1300 BCE
Iron Age
Iron tools led to the invention of factories and major machines. A huge technological advancement -
600 BCE
Life of Buddah, Confucius, Lao tsu (beginnings of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism)
These people began new religions, and insights on people's lives and changed people's views on life through there religious creations -
500 BCE
Greek Golden Age-philosophers eat
Beginning of deeper thoughts away from religion, introduction of atheism, and philosophic thoughts and the foundations of W. Civilization -
323 BCE
Alexander the Great
He was the Macedonia of Greece and he brought new ways of fighting, and brought the Greek way of life to the Persians -
221 BCE
Qin unified China
They unified China and created a base that would be used for centuries to come. Through reforms, and legalistic belifes -
32
Beginnings of Christianity
Changed the course of human events in the future especially for the Romans and their motives. -
180
End of Pax Romana
Ending of Roman peace meant the end of a stable and peaceful government, economic life and social life. -
220
end of Han Dynasty
The end made China split into three warlord kingdoms, a time of war. -
301
Beginning of Trans Saharan Trade
It established links between African regions and helped the spread of Islam when it became prominent -
333
Roman Capital moved to Constantinople
Allowed a safer place, further away form barbarians and it was closer to Romes trading partners. -
476
Fall of Rome
Important because it caused the fall of The Roman Empire, leaving people fighting -
527
Justinian rule of Byzantine Empire
He recovered many regions, parley impacted art and architecture, and shaped the church. -
Jan 1, 632
Rise of Islam
Created a new religion that impacts millions of people -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours (end of Muslim move into France)
It was the mark of Islam in Europe, and it was an advancement -
Jan 1, 1054
1st Schism in Christian Church
The first schism formed the church that led to the separation between Roman Catholic and Eastern orthodox -
Jan 1, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
Important because it strengthened the feudal system of France, it Had an importance long term outcome of the English Language -
Jan 1, 1071
Battle of Manzikert (Seljuk Turks over Byzantium)
Byzantines lost their heartland, and Roman Empire sunk to their lowest point. -
Jan 1, 1095
1st Crusade
Major turning point because it was a successful attempt to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims -
Jan 1, 1258
Mongols Sack Baghdad
Millions of people died, but it was significant because it is when the curtain fell on the Islamic period -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo's travels
His travels influences mapmakers(brought the print culture to the west) and inspired Christopher Columbus. -
Jan 1, 1299
Rise of Ottomans
Important because they were the height of creativity, optimism, and arts. -
Jan 1, 1324
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage
Helps the world realize the wealth of Mali, and he brought back scholars, and important people. -
Jan 1, 1325
Travels of Ibn Battuta
His travels represent the Muslim world height -
Jan 1, 1347
Bubonic Plaugein Europe
Killed millions in Europe and allowed others to prosper since it wasn't over populated anymore -
Jan 1, 1433
End of Zhengs He's voyages
The start of China's isolation towards the rest of the world. Attention got deserted to the Mongolians -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans capture Constantinople
Made the ottomans the most important power and need the eastern Roman Empire -
Jan 1, 1488
Dias rounded cape of good hope
Important because it was the first European exploration around that area -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus/ Reconquista of Spain
Discovered the new world (America's) inspired others to travel -
Jan 1, 1502
1st Slaves to America
Developed modern world economy, led to long pattern of slavery -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther/95 theses
Change Christianity /opened people's eyes, and it was bad for the Catholic Church -
Jan 1, 1521
Cortez conquered the Aztecs
He claimed Mexico for Spain -
Jan 1, 1533
Pizarro toppled the Inca
Many deaths -
Jan 1, 1571
Battle of Lepanto (defeat of ottoman navy)
Important becuase it was a clash between Islam and Christian and symbolizes western-Islamic relations -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British
Important because it destroyed Spanish domination of the seas -
Battle of Sekigahara-unification of Japan- beginning of Tokugawa rule
Important becuase it established the dominance of the Tokugawa family -
Foundation of Jamestown
America's first permanent English colony -
30 years war
Important because it reshape the religious and political map of Central Europe (between Catholics and Protestants -
Unsuccessful ottoman siege of Vienna
Marked the beginning of the end of Turkish domination -
Glorious Revolution/English Bill of Rights
Helped make England more democratic/ it established rights -
7 year war/ French and Indian war
It marked the end of the French empire in America -
American Revolution
Not only independence for American, but it sparked other revolutions around the world, and influenced the French Revolution. -
French Revolution
Significant because it was when the monarch of France gave in to convening the Estates General. However this lead to revolts, a power struggle, and a shortage of food. -
Haitian Independence
Significant because it was the most successful rebellion waged by slaves against a colonial power. -
Congress of Vienna
Significant because this is where all of the significant European powers to agree to the settlement of Europe after the Napoleonic War. This was an international conference to settle Europe. -
Independence of Latin America
This is when Latin America gained independence from Spanish rule. This was significant because it lead to many rebellions and wars in Latin America following this road to independence. -
1st Opium War in China
A war fought between Great Britain, Ireland, and the Qing Empire over diplomatic relations, trade, and justice procedures for foreign nations. Significant because this started the era of unequal treaties and eventually lead to the destruction of the Qing dynasty. -
European Revolutions/ Marx and Engels Write Communist Manifesto
These revolutions in Europeans were significant because they caused the middle class to have a more prominent role in social, economic, and political systems in society. The Communist Manifesto was a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and significant because it caused many people in the world to live in a Marxist government later on during the 20th century. -
Commodore Perry opens Japan
This is when Commodore Perry of the United States Navy opened up the ports of Japan to world trade on behalf of the US government. This was important because this allowed the US to open new markets for manufactured goods and a new place for raw materials. -
Sepoy mutiny
This is when India became discontent with British administration and led to multiple mutinies/rebellions. This was significant because it sparked the hate of the Indians towards Britain and without it may have lead to never fighting for freedom from Britain. -
End of Russian Serfdom/Italian Unification
Serfdom was the system which tied Russian peasants to their landlords. The emancipation of this system was significant because it created many reforms in Russian society. The unification of Italy was significant because it brought several independent city-states ruled by other states into one unified state. -
Emancipation Proclimation in U.S.
This was when President Lincoln declared freedom of over 3 million slaves in the Confederate states. This is significant because it led way to the abolition of slaves in the US. -
German Unification
The unification of Germany was significant because it brought Germany out of Austrian rule and led to the unification politically, economically, and socially the different aspects of at least 300 individual states. -
Berlin conference
The Berlin Conference was the regulation of European colonization and trade in Africa during the era of New Imperialism. This was significant because it completely changed political and physical boundaries of Africa. -
Spanish-American War
A conflict between the US and the Spanish which ended in the US acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. This was significant because it widened America's web of influence and connections on a world scale. -
Boer war
The Boer War was a war between South Africa and the British Empire. This was significant because the British Empire came into military power over the Orange Free State. -
Russo- Japanese War
A war fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea. This was significant because it encourage nationalism in Africa and Asia. -
Mexican Revolution
An armed struggle against the US which was significant because it radically transformed Mexican politics and society. -
Chinese Revolution/ End of Dynastic China
The Chinese Revolution was a struggle between their communist and nationalist parties. These revolutions were significant because they led to the end of Chinese dynasties. -
WWI begins
Began because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This was significant because it led to unlikely allies, war, and changes in political, economic, and social systems around the world. -
Russian Revolution
A pair of revolutions which occurred in Russia and dismantled the Tsarist autocracy. Significant because it led to the rise of the Soviet Union. -
Treaty of Versailles
This was the treaty which caused Germany to go back home. This treaty was significant because it was the document which put an end to WW1. -
Stock Market Crash
Billions of dollars were lost and as a result of this crash America went into a time called the Great Depression. The Great Depression brought years of hardships to the US which is why this stock market crash was so significant. -
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
This was an "accidental" incident which involved the bombing of bridges in Manchuria. This was done in order to get control of China which was significant because Japan did later on. -
Italian invasion of Ethiopia
This invasion was significant because it proved Benito Mussolini's tactics were similar to those of Adolf Hitler. They invaded Ethiopia in order to gain prestige in Africa even though they were defeated later on. -
German Blitzkrieg in Poland
Blitzkrieg was a military tactic designed to create disorganization among enemy forces through the use of mobile forces and locally concentrated firepower. This attack on Poland was significant because this led to the breaking of agreements between Germany and USSR. -
Pearl Harbor
This was when Japan invaded a US military base called Pearl Harbor for no apparent reason. This was significant because it led to further war and brought the US into WW2. -
End of WW2
The end of WW2 was significant because it led to the rising up of the US as a national superpower. -
Independence and Partition of India
This is when the partition of British Indian Empire which then led to the creation of the sovereign Pakistan states which is why this was a significant event. -
Birth of Israel
This is when Israel became a legitimate state. This was significant because it was the first Jewish nation to come about in at least 2,000 years. -
Chinese Communist Revolution
This was when all of the Communist parties tried to gain power in the Chinese government. This was significant because it lead to a new theory called Maoism and revolutions in many other countries. -
Korean War
The Korean War was a war between North and South Korea, in which a United Nations force led by the United States of America fought for the South, and China fought for the North, which was also assisted by the Soviet Union. This was significant because it was the first war involving the UN and it was the first firing confrontation of the Cold War. -
Vietnamese defeat French at Dien Bien Phu
This victory for the Vietnamese was significant because it ended the period of French colonial war. -
de-Stalinization/nationalization of Suez Cana
De-Stalinization was significant because it took political systems in the Soviet Union and changed them after the death of Stalin. The nationalism of the Suez Canal was significant because it caused conflict with Israel and several other countries. -
Cuban Revolution
Significant because it completely changed and altered the old apparatus of the Cuban government. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
This was a 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning Soviet ballistic missiles deployment in Cuba. This was significant because it was the first major dispute of the Cold War. -
6 day war/ Chinese culturerevolution
This was a war between Israel, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. This was significant because the relations between these nations would never be the same again. This cultural revolution was significant because it caused someone else to want to become in power in China. -
Yom Kipper War
This was a war fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel. This was significant because it caused a lot of casualties and it took place on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. -
Iranian revolution
This refers to the events which took place in order to overthrow the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran. This was significant because it had a domino effect which led to several other conflicts within that region. -
1st Palestinian intifada
This was a Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. This was significant because this led to other uprisings and caused turmoil within the nation. -
Tiananmen Square/fall of Berlin Wall
A bunch of student-led demonstrations about China's political leadership. This was significant because the population of Beijing rallied behind the students against the government. The fall of the Berlin Wall was significant because it signified the end of the Soviet Union. -
Fall of USSR/ 1st Gulf War
The fall of the USSR was significant because it led to the disassembly of Russia. This Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 39 nations including the United States, Britain, Egypt, France, and Saudi Arabia; 28 nations contributed troops. This was significant because it eventually led to the war in Iraq. -
Genocide in Rwanda/1st all race elections in S. Africa
The genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi people was significant because it showed that racism was still everywhere in the world. The 1st all race elections in South Africa was significant because it showed the lack of racism in the country. -
9/11
This was when Al-Qaeda bombed the Twin Centers and other places in the US as an act of terrorism. This was significant because it shook the international world balance and showed the acts of destruction which go on without reason. -
Spanish
A conflict between the US and the Spanish which ended in the US acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. This was significant because it widened America's web of influence and connections on a world scale.