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1500
Choson Korea picks up Chinese methods
Philosophies, arts, political and social methods were picked up by Korea from the Chinese which gave them a similar social lifestyle. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Global Interaction Timeline
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1502
Iran Truly Becomes a Separate Country
Due to Ismail, the Shah of Iran, deciding that his realm would be devoted to Shi'ite Islam, which the imposition of Shi'ite belief confirmed differences between Iran and its neighbors and in the long term Iran became 90% Shi'ite. -
1502
Artistic styles in the Safavid Empire
Painted and molded tiles and mosaics became the standard exterior of mosques in Iran which lasted past the the empire. -
1502
Shah Ismail establishes Safavid rule in Iran
This makes Iran a completely isolated country and it determines their future economy and how it is ran. -
1510
Literature in Choson Korea Rises
Due to the creation of the Korean alphabet more writers and philosophers shared their ideas and contributed to the rise of different arts. -
1510
Ming economic depression was kept in check in the countryside
This meant the population would stabilize and in other words meant more and cheaper food. Provoking less revolts but these social problems lasted. -
1516
The Ottomans take Egypt and Syria
The conquering of Egypt and Syria made the Red Sea the southern frontier for the Ottoman empire. -
1520
The Ottoman Empire used Janissaries to succeed in war.
Janissaries were military slaves that were used to keep the military and political power alive. -
1520
Ottoman Empire were becoming more Islamic
Coinciding with Suleiman this brought social and political change. As what policies are being presented and how people would interact. -
Period: 1520 to 1566
Golden Age(Ottoman Empire)
Suleiman the Magnificent led the period recognized as the Ottomans golden age. Military and economic were powerful and stable with lasting political precedents and economic precedents. -
1521
Ottoman leader Suleiman conquers Belgrade
Suleiman the Magnificent was a great leader and gave the Ottomans a political advantage given in how he used the imperial system and impacted Europe. -
1525
Slave soldiery made the ottoman the most powerful
Among other factors the Janissaries had a long history and brought great victory. Enslaving the Non Muslim and creating a social aspect of distinction -
1526
Babur defeats the last Sultan of Delhi
Babur the founder of the Mughal empire descendent of Chinggis Khan was able to defeat the last sultan of Delhi invading them from the East -
1529
Siege of Vienna(Ottoman Empire)
Ilustrates the dominance of the Ottomans at the time. Affecting interactions and Vienna signifying wealth having brought economic and political changes. -
1543
Arrival of first Portuguese ships in Japan
Brought in new opportunities as well as problems to Japan which ultimately helped establish its political laws and economic growth. -
1543
Japan flourishes despite postwar era
Politically, Tokugawa Japan proved they were still strong even after losing the war to conquer China which moving into the future can be used to prove that losing wars did not cause a downfall. -
1543
Establishment of domestic peace in Tokugawa Japan
Caused the warrior class to adapt to bureaucratic needs of the state -
1547
Russian ruler used the title of Tzar for their rulers
Tzar was a titled used for Russian rulers this term came from the Roman imperial title Caesar which was used for Mongol rulers -
Period: 1556 to
Akbar rules in Agra; peak of Mughal Empire
This brilliant man established the Mughal central government and was able to expand his territory. This allowed them to reach the peak of the Mughal empire -
1569
Birth of the son of Akbar and the princess of Rajput
The son of Akbar with a Rajput princess ensured that the future of the country will be in hands of Muslim and Hindu ancestors -
1571
The Ottoman empire had a large amount of resources.
Due to the Ottomans' great amount of resources the social life under its rule went well and allowed innovations to rise. -
1571
Crimean Tatars were powerful enough to sack Moscow
Russia in their early era was weak and unable to fight back. This is demonstrated because other groups surrounding them were more powerful and could possibly sack Moscow an important city -
1571
Naval defeat at Lepanto(Ottoman)
Marked one of the first major losses in battle signifying a change of global powers. No longer controlling trade or military things associated with economy and politics. -
1578
Sultans held political power (Ottomans)
The sultan people were protected by the Ottoman empire which allowed them to keep the politics under control and manage the empire. -
1582
Russia conquers Siberia
Russia in 1582 conquered Siberia by destroying the Khanate of Sibir and this was for them the version of the “New World” -
The Ottoman economy crashes
The sultans began to take more money and didn't have enough to pay the military which led to an economic decline. -
Shah Abbas the Great rules the Safavid Empire
Shah Abbas was the greatest to rule the Iranian empire as he managed to reach new heights with it bringing new economic success in the future that helped even after the Safavid rule. -
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Revolts in Anatolia(Ottoman)
Greatly weakened Anatolia and in turn the Ottoman Empire. During this time Janissaries rises through the ranks in terms of social and economic status. -
Skills were gained from Korea after Japan's invasion
A lot of social and artistic skills gained from Korea helped to establish new forms of ideas moving on. -
Japanese invasion of Korea
The Japanese wanting to conquer China had to pass through Korea but in the end couldn't which did not deplete the of their power which proved their strength. -
Isfahan becomes Iran's capital
It impacted society as a whole and the economic success came greatly from Isfahan moving on. -
Korea declines due to war
Hideyoshi led an attack on Korea who was saved by China but still declined politically and economically due to the effects the war brought. -
Galdan restored the mongols military power(china)
This meant China would have to reinforce itself with a stronger military leading to more economic difficulties. As well as a lasting culture of warfare and hatred -
Russia is in lack of wealth
The Russian empire started out poor since in the 1600s was lacking wealth and landlocked leaving them without possibilities of trade -
Choson Korea focused more on education than military power
The yangban class was the most important class in Choson Korea which forced them to pay less attention to military power. -
Korean scholars tets for political power
Examinations were required to gain political or military power which allowed only the best to lead the empire. -
High achievements in Japan in artisanship
Japanese learned multiple new skills which allowed for their economy, moving forward, to flourish -
Period: to
“Time of Troubles”
In the early 17th century a time of trouble started with the beginning of a little ice age and many internal disorders in Ottoman, Swedish, and Polish forces that briefly occupied Moscow -
Period: to
Manufactures and merchants amassed enormous family fortunes
The idea of merchants and manufactures gaining money continued its way even past Japan in the future. -
Labor protest at Jingdezhen(China)
A protest which led to workers throwing themselves into kilns signifying that major change needed to happen. -
Tokugawa Shogunate is formed
This political power showed to the world how to properly bring a country to economic success and gave Japan its foundation. -
The Japanese move their capital to Edo
By moving the capital to Edo which is now Tokyo, it proved to be a major city going forward as it is today. -
Japanese trading on their cities promoted development in their economy
Trading in their major cities like Kyoto and Edo allowed for formation of other trading centers and growth came in affecting the population. -
Tokugawa Japan brings political unity
The shogunate managed to keep unity which proved to be great in future economic success. -
Period: to
Economy grows faster than population in Tokugawa Japan
The economy was developing at a fast pace that the population wasn't as fast which could end up slowing their economy in the future. -
Akbar dies
Akbar was the greatest ruler that the Mughal empire had. He accomplished many important things like establishing a central government -
Confucian teachings changed the attitude towards women (Choson Korea)
Women lost certain abilities during this time due to Confucian ways which affected the social life in the state. -
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Mikhail Romanov inaugurated a Russian dinasty
Mikhail Romanov inaugurated his dynasty. A Russian aristocracy consolidating their own authority and successfully competing with neighboring powers -
End of the Ming Dynasty
Marking the new era of political and social change with would incur. Remaining until today after the Ming Fall the new Dynasty would be the most closely related to the new China marking significance. -
Mismanagement of the silk monopoly in the Safavid Empire
The death of Abba Shah caused this event and eventually lead to a factor for the fall of the empire. -
Japanese edicts close down trade with Europe
The Japanese no longer trusted Europe and stop trade with them which is a major reason it is not a majority Christian as it could have been. -
Tulip Period (Ottoman Empire)
The Tulip period related the Ottomans more with Europe and gave a rise to the economy due to the high prices of tulips. -
Korea sumbits to the Manchus
After an attack Korea is forced to submit to the Manchus who later also take China through their military abilities. -
Russia began to grow grain in the Amur River
The Russians began to grow food and to establish contacts with other powers. This time they came in contact with Chinese authorities -
Conquest of North China(china)
This meant they would forever have trade connections and intermarriage. Leading to social and economic changes which last until today -
Ming joined forces with the Manchus(China)
This led to Ming being conquered by the Manchus and the beginning of the Qing dynasty. Social life is changed with the shift of power and former nobles loss of power. -
Annual temperartures all time low (ming to qing china)
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From peasants to serfs
Peasants that previously sold themselves into slavery and changed masters or run away were by law turned into serfs and ordering them to go back to their masters -
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Aurangzeb imposes conversative Islamic regime
Aurangzeb brought back the restrictions on non Muslims and imposed heavy restrictions on Hindus unlike Akbar -
Kangxi rule(China)
It brought great renewed economic,millitary,and cultural achievement. WIth lower taxes and lower rents and interest people were happy and able to pursue promising careers. -
Peter’s half sister tried taking over the empire
In 1689 Sophia tried taking control of the whole Russian government while he was away he rallied enough support to send her to a monastery -
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Peter the Great came to throne
He was the greatest of the Romanovs. He was a Russian tsar that introduced western languages and technologies to Russia helping Russia to develop as a strong power -
Inner Mongolia under Qing control(China)
Conquest like always led to intermarriage and trade creating lasting social and economic effects. With the fur trade and the bitterness between mongolia and china meant new bonds instead of enemies -
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Black Sea Campaign
Peter traveled throughout all of Western Europe disguised to discover European society and they’re wealth paying close attention to ships and weapons -
Korea focused on Confucian ways
Along with most of other Asian states at the time Korea followed Confucian teachings which affected social life and the way it was ran. -
The yangban class held military and political power (Choson Korea)
This class was the only one allowed to be put in positions of military and political power following Confucian teachings which kept an orginized system. -
Tax increase in the Ottoman Empire
Tax farming created pressure on the economy which led to rebellions and military issues in the empire. -
Population disrupted the lands of Tokugawa Japan
The well developed lands became strained on by the population causing the city to deteriorate and this affected the outcome of how it looked. -
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Great Northern War
Peter was able take control of the Baltic Sea with a more modernized army and arms. This allowed him to be recognized in Europe -
The Forty Seven Ronin
Tokugawa Japan goes from a military to a civil society which ends up continuing and influencing future generations for Japan. -
Aurangzeb dies
This marked the end of the once powerful Mughal empire. After his dead in 1707 the empire did not survive for a long time and strong regional powers arise to challenge Mughal military supremacy -
St Petersburg became Russia’s capital
On land captured from Swede Peter built the city of St Petersburg and was able to demonstrate Russia’s sophistication and style -
Decree of tsar in 1716
A decre of the year in 1716 stayed clearly that “he is not obliged to answer anyone’s questions in the world and posses all power over his kingdom to govern them”. This shows how he is able to control the church and everyone else under his rule -
Afghan invaders topple last Safavid shah
Event shows how since the fall of the Safavid occurred new changes were to happen in the future in return. -
Yongzheng takes the throne
Bringing about social changes encouraging education and a prospering China. -
Nizam al Mulk gave up on powerful government and began his independent state
Nizam al Mulk a powerful vizier decided that as the empire began to fall gave up the government and started his own state at Hyderabad -
Janissary revolt
Patrons Halil the leader of the revolt advocating policies was seized and executed. Marking a weaking in the central government which others took advantage of marking social and political change. Lasting till the fall of the Ottoman -
Conservatism Begins (Ottoman Empire)
Political change although Islamic law is still present it shift towards the old ways. Remaining so changing policies and leaders making countries follow. -
Qianlong rule(china)
Saw great economic flourisment with the overland routes from Korea to Central Asia. Meaning trade was established and would remain established. -
Nadir Shah reunites Iran
Due to Nadir, the Safavid Empire continued for a little bit longer. -
Iranians under Nadir Shah sack Delhi
Nadir Shah a warlord after the fall of the Safavid invaded the Mughal empire -
Joseph François Dupleix began a new face of European involvement in India
Joseph François Dupleix became a power broker in Southern India and usually operated behind the scenes -
Slaves kept the state running(Choson Korea)
Slaves had a huge impact on the economy in Korea due to the amount of them and the tasks they were used for. -
Ottoman economic decline led to the whole state's decline
With less military power the sultans also lost control and declined the state as a whole and gave openings to invasions. -
Regional powers rose(Ottoman Empire)
As central political power declined regional rulers took advantage and split the empire even more. -
Coffee entered the market(Ottoman)
Economic shift towards coffee production and usage remaining to this day illustrating significant change. -
Korea recovers from war
Through great agricultural methods Korea managed to rebuild its economy after the destructive effects of invasions -
Trade deficit(China)
Economic changes that meant things would have to change. Which they did encouraging more trade among tea changing relationship with other countries. -
Ottoman Rebellions weakend the state
The Ottoman empire faced great rebellions which weakened the political power that was already on a decline. -
Estimated 350 million people(China)
Changed what the social and economic structure would be like. Needing many farmers and goods along side being city like. -
Reliance on merchant families in Tokugawa Japan
They held the key to future modernization and development of heavy industry. -
Dream of the red chamber published
Major contributions to arts in which it’s marked as one of the four greatest Chinese novels to this day. -
Russian ships spotted off the coast of Japan
This gave way for new forms of trading for Japan which boosted their economy and made it what it is today. -
Failed trade system (China)
An emissary was sent to make a trade system but failed and no permanent trade could be established. Possibly hurting the economy. -
Edo becomes on the most largest cities in the world
With nearly a million people, Edo became a crucial economic structure to Tokugawa Japan for a very long time even going past it, as it is now Tokyo. -
Russian Census of 1795
In 1795 a census showed that serfs made up over half of the population and landowners only made up 2%. This is probably because serfdom was hereditary and was not much different from being a slave -
Slavery declines in Korea
From the seventeenth century to the eighteenth the amount of slaves dropped 20% which caused an economic decline in the whole state due to less labor. -
Choson Korea secluded itself
Due to war effects Korea secluded itself from the rest of Asian states and the economy declined due to the lack of trade. -
Ottoman economy begins to move towards Europe
As sultans lost power and regional powers rose, the economy of the Ottoman empire began to rely on Eruope after the Tulip period. -
Opium war(China)
Opium was inside establishing future conflicts and social changes.Since now people are using and selling this product illegally. -
Fall of the Mughal empire
The Mughal empire lasted until 1858. It fell to Iran and after that it was renamed