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C563-483 BCE. Buddha. Born in an Indian subcontinent.
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United tribes through conquest and political reform. Declared religious freedom and exempted poor, teachers, lawyers and artists from taxes.Instead of killing or capturing defeated enemies
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13th-14th century. Originated in the steps of Eurasia. Hunted and herded livestock. Migrated with seasons. Similar to nomads.
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Founded by Sundiata Keita in West Africa. Traded salt and gold. Had full army, 100,00 men.
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Travelled the silk route. Traveled for 20 years andwent back t o Venice in 1295.
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made a pilgrimage to Mecca, bringing back muslim scholars and architects, who built five mosques.
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Spreads along trade routes, many of which strengthened by Mongol Empire. Chinese population fell from 120 million to 80 million. Worlds population fell from 450 to around 350 million in
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Was captured by the Muslim army as a boy. Became a powerful military leader in 1405 to trade, collect tribute, and display China's power in the world. Frist expedition consisted of 82 ships and 28,000 men.
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Largest empire in history. Covered almost a ¼ of world’s land mass. Founded by Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I on December 31st, 1600. Traded in silk, indigo, saltpeter and tea, among other things.
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Dutch explorers arrived on Easter Sunday. Polynesian island in the southeasten Pacific ocean,
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EIC forces, led by General Robert Clive, defeat the army of the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. Battle won with the help of local noble Mir Jafar, who’s treachery is still remembered in Bengal today. Treaty of Paris limits French ambitions in India.
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Established settlement in Newfoundland 500 years before Columbus. Died in 1020.