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430 BCE
Trade borne disease enters Greece and Egypt
In the exchange of goods many diseases were passed on from one area to another. -
300
Trans Saharan trade
Required caravans of camels. Exchange of salt for gold. -
395
Division of Roman Empire
Roman empire divides into East and West halves. -
500
Early Middle Ages
Medieval Europe. Division of small kingdom in Europe. -
589
Sui Dynasty
Unified China. Created the Grand Canal.
Short lived dynasty. -
Apr 15, 610
Beginning of Islam
Mohammed was a Prophet. It spread over many countries after the defeat of Ghana. -
Nov 7, 610
Muhammad
Born in Mecca. He is Allahs messenger. He was gods final revelation to humankind. -
Nov 7, 618
Tang Dynasty
Confucian based examination system. Centralized government. Followed the Sui Dynasty. -
Nov 7, 632
Expansion of Islam Control
Based on the Sharia. No distinction between religious law and civil law. -
Nov 7, 650
Arab conquest
They defeated the Persians and took over Byzantium territory. -
Nov 7, 651
Quran
Acknowledged monotheism. Believe in Allah. -
Nov 7, 768
Charlemagne
Ruled Carolingian Empire. Imperial bureaucracy. -
Nov 7, 900
Cahokia
Major trading network. -
Nov 7, 960
Song Dynasty
Centralized government. 6 major departments = personnel, finance,rites, army, justice, and public works. They had censorate. -
Nov 7, 1000
High Middle Ages
Rapidly increasing population. Benefits to economy. -
Nov 7, 1095
The Crusades
Muslims and Christians fight. Church wanted to keep control so they punished, tortured, or executed those who didn't follow the doctrine. -
Nov 7, 1096
The first Crusade
Byzantine gets European help. Fought 20 years. -
Nov 7, 1162
Temujin
United and led the Mongols. Many military victories. -
Nov 7, 1206
Genghis Khan
Temujin was recognized as Genghis Khan. The meaning was universal or supreme ruler. -
Nov 7, 1209
Mongol Expansion
The conquest continued for 50 years on Genghis Khan and his grandsons. Beginning of Mongol conquest. -
Nov 7, 1242
Withdrawal from Europe
Destruction of this area by the Mongols. -
Nov 7, 1250
Late Middle Ages
The Black Death. Decrease in population. There was warfare. -
Nov 7, 1258
End of Abbasid Dynasty
The capital is sacked. End of Abbasid Dynasty. About 200,000 people were massacred. -
Nov 7, 1260
Mongols defeat Egypt
They defeat Egyptian forces in Palestine. -
Nov 7, 1271
Kublai Khan
Mongol rule of Yuan Dynasty. He improved roads, lowered taxes, supported scholars, limited death penalty, etc... -
Nov 7, 1275
Marco Polo in China
Born in Venice. He was educated. He knew many languages and followed the Christian church. -
Nov 7, 1300
Decline of Mongol Rule
Causes division of Mongols. There is rising prices, plagues, and growing rebellions. -
Nov 7, 1332
Ibn Khaldum
Greatest Arab Historian. Identified trends of structures in world history. -
Nov 7, 1400
Mongols in Russia
Mongol rule in Russia declines. Russians grow in strength and the Mongols divide. Centered in the city of Moscow. -
Arab Expansion
They swept through North Africa, and conquer Spain and France. They reach the Indus River and take over major towns in Central Asia.