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Different regions offered different resources and cultures.
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Trans-saharan trade brought new wealth and resources which allowed some regions to develop new empires.
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The prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from Allah.
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The Tang dynasty Expands Chinese territory and takes over Korea.
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These were religious and political leaders for Muslims. They were close Companions of Muhammad.
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Merchants from China and India traded luxury goods and staple goods.
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Caused expansion of Arab empire and Caliphs became rulers out of hereditary.
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Arab forces defeated Spain and took over cities in Central Asia.
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The Bubonic plague spread from India and devastated the Mediterranean.
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Built a new capital for Baghdad and non-Arabs played a very important role. Unity did not last for a long time.
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He ruled the Carolingian Empire and was crowned the "new Roman emperor.
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Technology was advanced in printing, iron, and agriculture.
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The christian army destroyed everything in their way including the Holy Lands.
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Jerusalem was placed under siege and they killed every Jew, Muslim, and some Christians.
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A latin kingdom falls and is taken over by Muslims.
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The Muslims capture Jerusalem under their military leader Saladin.
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The crusaders were targeting Constantinople rather then Muslims. Theses crusaders were more out for wealth and land.
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Temujin was a mongol tribal leader known as Genghis Khan.
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Genghis Khan and his grandsons led the conquest for about 50 years.
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China was the most difficult conquest for the Mongols which resulted in the unification of China.
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Over 200,000 people were killed and ended the Abbasid dynasty.
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He ruled the Yuan Dynasty and made improvements such as lowering taxes, building canals, and supporting scholars and artists.
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The Renaissance were the transition from the dark ages to modern times that was a cultural awakening in Europe.
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The plague originated in Asia and spread due to trade routes.
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England and France fought over french territory and France won.
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The Black Death was a collection of diseases such as Anthrax and the Bubonic plague, that spread throughout Europe.
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Half of Europe's population died which led to a sharp decline in population.
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Mongols were forced to return to their home steppe.
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Chinese culture is revived and the Mongols are forced to leave.
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A french peasant girl who led the french to many victories in the Hundred years' war.
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Turkish Muslims and Christian Crusaders conquered Constantinople.