WH final project

  • Period: 250 to 1500

    Maya

    Maya used hieroglyphics as their written language.
    Located in Central America.
  • Period: 500 to 1453

    Byzantine Empire

    The Byzantine Empire moved their empire to Constantinople, where the city flourished for nearly 700 years.
    Located in Eastern Europe.
  • Period: 500 to 550

    Gupta Empire

    Gupta was very advanced in mathematics, one of their accomplishments being finding a close approximation to Pie.
  • Period: 618 to 1500

    Imperial China

    China had many cultural achievements. One of them being the development of the first compass, which was a piece of lodestone that when put on a piece of wood in water would spin north-south.
    Located in Asia.
  • Period: 632 to 1258

    Ghana

    Ghana's government became wealthy due to the gold trade.
    Located in West Africa.
  • Period: 632 to 1258

    Muslim Empire

    Mosques were an important part of the Muslim empire's architectural achievements.
    Located in Arabian Peninsula.
  • Period: 794 to 1500

    Japan

    A very influential development for Japan was the Samurai sword. It's importance remains today as this is one of the many things Japan is known for.
    Located in Asia.
  • Period: 800 to 1500

    Holy Roman Empire

    Guilds are an accomplishment of the Holy Roman Empire. Guilds are common to modern day unions that was developed to helped protect workers.
    Located in Western Europe.
  • Period: 1230 to 1460

    Mali

    Kings conquered many territories, giving them more protection and trade.
    Located in West Africa.
  • Period: 1325 to 1500

    Aztec

    Aztecs were known for their sun stone calendars.
    Located in Central America.
  • Period: 1438 to 1500

    Inca

    Inca developed a message system called Quipus. Quipus were strings with knots on them that were color coded to help people who send the messages remember the messages.
    Located in South America.
  • Period: 1464 to 1500

    Songhai

    Empire of Songhai would continue to grow due to extensive trade.
    Located in West Africa.