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500 BCE
Ch. 13.1, Early Africans Farm With Iron Tools, Africa
Greatly improving farming, early Africans developed iron tools for efficient cultivation. -
Period: 500 BCE to 1580
Early Africans Civilizations
Africa’s cultures have been influenced by their environment and has been ruled by three major empires (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai) and passed down their history orally. -
Period: 200 to 1537
Early Americas
Before the Spanish conquistadors came, 3 major civilizations existed, including the Mayans, the Aztecs, and the Incas. -
Period: 430 to 1066
Early Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, Europe developed feudal systems which was similar to the Japanese system. Despite other invasions for nearby countries, such as the Vikings, early Europe managed to create a society dependent a lot to Christianity . -
500
Ch.17.1 (17.2), The Start of Middle Ages, Former Roman Empire
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe divided themselves into small kingdoms which was the start of the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages is also called the medieval, Latin for the Middle Ages. -
550
Ch.15.1, Buddhism Is Introduced to Japan, Japan
China and Korea had a lot of influence on Japan, which taught the people many thing such as Chinese characters, but more importantly, Buddhism. This led to their modified version of Buddhism called the Zen. -
Period: 550 to
Early Japan
Japan was a isolated country made of islands which 80% of it were mountains that made it hard to farm. Japan also gained many ideas (influence) from nearby country such as China and Korea. Japan developed different types of leaderships such as figureheads and shoguns. -
Period: 550 to
The Islamic World
Islam has developed the second major religion called Muslim that has influenced people around the world. Muslims were responsible in creations of many achievements while being ruled by many empires, specifically the Ottoman, the Safavid, and the Mughal Empire. -
570
Ch. 12.1, Muhammad Is Born, Mecca
The starter of the great religion Muslim, was born in a rich family and received great wealth. Despite the satisfaction, Muhammad was concerned about how rich people did not help the poor and established a religion to fix it. This influential person was born in the late 5th century... -
589
Ch. 14.1, The Sui Dynasty Established, China
After 300 years of no leaders (also known as the Period of Disunion), the Sui Dynasty appeared and made the Grand Canal, which linked northern and southern China. -
Period: 589 to
China
After the Period of Disunion, there were more dynasties that appeared and successfully invented many useful items that some are still used today (or influenced layer creations). -
632
12.2, The Forming of the Qur’ an, Probably in Islam
After the death of Muhammad, many followers collected records or accounts of his teaching to form a book (like the Bible) called the Qur’an. Muslims believe that the words of the Qur’an are the exact words of god given to Muhammad. -
700
Ch.17.2, The Peak of the Franks
The Franks were a strong group who first conquered Gaul (future France) and were in a incline through ruler Clovis, but the kingdom reached its most powerful point through the reign of king Charlemagne. He was known to be a brilliant warrior. -
900
Ch. 14.2, Paper money appears, China
Among the various Chinese dynasties, the Song Dynasty started the concept of paper money, which replaced the original currency of coins or shells. -
900
Ch.16.1, Maya Fades Away, Late Maya
The reason is undetermined, but the Mayans suddenly declined which lead to a mysterious disappearance. During the decline, people stopped building temples and moved from the cities to countrysides. -
960
Ch.14.3, The Song Start Bureaucracy, China (Date is the Song Dynasty’s Start)
The Song Dynasty made a large development of creating the group called a bureaucracy. The group is made of unlelected gov. officials that passed the civil service examinations. -
1066
Ch.17.3, William the Conquerer Conquers England, England
He brought feudalism to France, and was later nicknamed as William the Conquerer because him and his knights sailed to England and destroyed the King. -
1100
Ch. 15.2, Japan Creates Zen Buddhism, Japan
After being introduced to Buddhism, Japanese monks later invented the Zen religion, which later got popular (in Japan) in 1100. -
1192
Ch.15.3, Minamoto Becomes Shogun, Japan
Frustrated nobles created strong armies to change the leadership, and as a result, Minamoto’s clan won. Instead of getting rid of the emperor, he had the emperor a figurehead and ruled Japan as a shogun. -
1200
Ch. 13.2, Ghanaian Empire falls, Ghana
After being wealthy, Ghana had decline mostly because of invasions such as from the Almoravids, overgrazing herds, and internal rebellions. -
1204
Ch.17.4 (17.3), Eleanor of Aquitaine Dies, England
Known to be one of the most powerful people in the Middle Ages, Eleanor of Aquitaine ruled Aquitaine and became the queen of France after marrying Louis VII, but later became the queen of England after divorcing Lousi and marrying King Henry II -
1227
Ch.14.4, Death of Genghis Khan, China
Greatly expanding the Mongolian territory, Genghis Khan was given the nickname “Universal Ruler” because of his many victories. His was known to destroy numerous towns and farms. -
1230
Ch. 13.3, Sundiata conquers Ghana, Ancient Ghana (Empire)
After growing up under a harsh ruler, Sundiata built an army that overthrew his country’s harsh ruler and even Ghana, which then he controlled their salt and gold trades. -
1320
Ch. 12.4, Ibn Battutah Explores More of the World, Africa, India, China, and Spain
The Muslim explorer Ibn Battutah is well known for his successful expeditions to further countries such as in Africa, India, China, and Spain. Adventures such as this improved the maps in Muslim research. -
1353
Ch. 13.4, Ibn Battutah Visits W. Africa, W. Africa
The Muslim traveler Ibn Battutah, was the most famous Muslim visitor and wrote many accounts about the place and spread the information to many people. He describes about their political cultural lives. -
1453
Ch. 12.3, Mehmed II’s Victory of Constantinople, Constantinople
The Ottoman Empire, an empire of Muslim Turkish warriors, was making process through the Christian Byzantine Empire, succeeding in the battles thanks to their strong army, and eventually ended up invading Constantinople. With the advantage of cannons, slave soldiers and gun power, Mehmed II was victorious in adding Constantinople into the Ottoman Empire. -
1519
Ch.16.2, Aztec's "God" Returns, Late Aztec
Hernan Cortes came to the Aztecs in 1519, and the Aztecs did not attack them because they had a legend that their god would return at that date. The Emperor gave them gifts that include gold and precious metals, but Cortes got greedy and took the Emperor as prisoner for more valuables. He killed the Emperor later anyways. -
1537
Ch.16.3, Incas Get Conquered, Late Inca
During the reign of Atahualpa, Francisco Pizarro took over the Incas with 180 men with the help of Indians. Before this happened, Francisco managed to pull out 24 tonnes of precious metals from the emperor and allowed the Spanish to rule the land for over 300 years. -
Ch. 12, Modern Event, All Over the World
Although it seems random and small, a Muslim doctor (name unknown) discovered a cure for smallpox, a disease now seen mild but deadly in the past. This is an example to many other achievements Muslims have accomplished in the field of medicine. -
Ch.14, Modern Event, China
During the Song Dynasty, the invention of porcelain was made which lead up to countless and beautiful pottery to be kept or sold. -
Ch.15, Modern Event, Japan
In early Japan, people developed various types of martial arts such as judo and karate. These fighting forms are still practiced today. -
Ch.16, Modern Event, All Over the World
Thankfully to the Mayans, the civilization were able to study the sky and develop calendars that are still used today all over the world. -
Ch.17, Modern Event, Mostly Europe
Begun by early monks, monasteries supported education and provided help to the poor and sick. Since they taught Christianity, they are still used to benefit Catholic Christianity and help the poor. -
Ch. 13, Modern Event, Africa
Through African griots, Africa was able to remember and pass down old stories that were informative and entertaining. The stories can now teach the modern world about Africa’s history.