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it was the first written code of law. It was written on stone pillars for the citizens to see so they could not say they were not aware of them, they were used to keep peace among the citizens as well as equal rights
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This marked the beginning of some of the most influential religions that began the beliefs of others, as well as the start of some colonies and empires that effected numerous others around the world.
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The golden age gave us numerous advancements like art, philosophy, architecture and literature. This was known as the building blocks of civilization from there on.
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after Christianity was first started many people did not believe in it and it had to gradually spread throughout the world. It also influenced certain beliefs of other religions and changed many political and economic influences.
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the empire ruler finally moved from Constantine the great and renamed it Constantinople. Previously Christianity was banned in the Roman Empire but soon after the capital was moved it became legal.
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Rome was soon divided, which weakened the economy and power they had from when they were unified. They mainly had slaves and relied on them for labor but they had so many it was able to rebel and the fall of Rome came soon after the split.
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this was the first moment when Islam began officially spreading. It was a very gradual spread, many people did not believe in it as first although once they did the religion spread very very quickly.
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This was the final announcement that the western and eastern churches were finally separated. This took place in Constantinople soon after Christianity became legal.
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The number of crusades attempted to capture the holy land. Christians from the Western Europe answered the pope’s plea to go to war with Muslims.
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The investment and capture of Baghdad it included invasion and destruction. It took place in the city of caliphs.
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He traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia with his family. He stayed in china for 17 years acting as a consort.
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The elaborate pilgrimage by Mansa Musa to the Muslim holy city of mecca, this introduced him to rulers in the Middle East and Europe.
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The black plague that spread all over the world was especially bad in Europe because of everyone living so close together, thousands to millions were killed and it brought labor demand sky high.
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After the joining of the Catholics monarchs in 1492, The Jews were soon after expelled from the region. Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon were responsible for the order of expulsion
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Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic ocean with the praise of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the present day Caribbean’s he named San Salvador
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Also referred to as the great Italian wars. Italy refused to surrender to France therefore they bombarded their borders and took the land on their own.
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this was the development of the Atlantic slave trade because of the increased work force needed in the sugar trade. Also used as forced labor among those who "owned" them.
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The famous artist Raphael completely the artwork as well as some architecture designs for the famous "The school of Athens". The artwork is supposed to represent the concept of philosophy.
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The fall of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in present day Mexico City by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez leading to the fall of the Aztecs. This also effected the economy of surrounding lands.
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Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation around the world. This led to the exploration and advancement of many things in the political and economical areas.
