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960
Song Dynasty
The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty in China that lasted until 1279. People practiced neo-Confucianism, Filial Piety, and Buddhism. They were that first to use paper money and had fine porcelain. Their agriculture included Champa rice, which was resistant to drought. -
1294
The Mongol Empire
During that time, it was the largest land-based empire. Founded by Genghis Khan, It ruled ruthlessly over most of central Asia and China. "He conquered more than two twice as much land as any other person in history, bringing Eastern and Western civilizations into contact during his rule." After his death, his descendants ruled different parts of the empire and created the silk roads for trade. -
1299
Ottoman Empire
An empire that is known for its art and science. It ruled over non-Islamic communities and trained young boys as janissaries. Making the empire much stronger in numbers and the use of firearms. It ruled until 1923, when it collapses, due to decline. -
1300
European renaissance
This was a time of art, culture, and politics, and time of "rebirth." It promoted the rediscovery of classical art, literature, and philosophy. Making it the era for some of the greatest thinkers, authors, scientists, and artists to thrive. It brought in new technology, medicine, and literature. -
1347
Bubonic plague
It was also known as the black plague and was a global epidemic that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s. It was said that the Mongols became ill of the plague and catapulted the people who died from it to their enemies. The sickness was spreading through trade and killed more than 20 million people in Europe. -
1400
The Age of Exploration
It was the discovery of a new world, trade, and food. Ottoman domination meant that other European kingdoms and empire needed to find different paths to afro-Eurasian trade routes. An increase in nutrition was an effect of the discovery of the new world due to a higher variety of food available. Increasing people's rate of living and palet. New minerals and currency also became an effect of the discovery. Although the silver market crashed due to high amounts of silver found in the new world. -
1428
Aztec Empire
A Mesoamerican tribe famous for its government system, economy, trade, and human sacrifices. They built temples to worship their gods such as the sun god. They also separated females and males in society. Their sacrifices can sometimes flood the cities with blood due to severe events that need to be resolved or a celebration for the gods. -
1438
Inca Empire
The Incas were a Mesoamerican tribe famous for their road systems, and ways of agriculture. They used their constructed roads for trade and also practiced Terrence farming. They used quipu an ancient device for recording information to replace writing. -
The Enlightenment
This was a time of new ways of thinking, such as the government. During the time, many people believed that the causes of disasters on earth were God's anger and others tried to prove faith from those disasters. This brought in new ideas of machines for lessening labor such as the pickaxe. Many who thought of faith like that were persecuted for it. -
American revolution
After the French and Indian War, the British government attempted to raise taxes to the colonies. They add new acts such as the stamp tax act to increase their revenue from the colonies and faced with protests among the colonies. Violence grew and the colonies demanded independence from Britain which led to war and the Declaration of independence. -
Haitian Revolution
It was the most successful slave rebellion in history led by Toussaint L'Ouverture, a free slave who studied in Europe. It was caused by the instability of the government and inspired by the french revolution. This also inspired other revolts in the U.S and Caribbeans. -
Industrial Revolution
Known as the first industrial revolution, it brought in many ideas in technology such as the transcontinental railroad that changed society. It also improved mass productions in factories and developed urbanization among places. This age improved people's way of living by providing enough money and jobs to those looking for it. Although air pollution became a problem for people causing more hospitals to be built. Urbanization also brought in crimes for those who wanted to make trouble. -
Meiji Restoration
Many countries in the west were modernizing and increasing their territories through imperialism. Those countries invaded others that weren't industrialized and modernized with new weapons and technology. The leaders of japan were afraid of being invaded and taken over, so they decided to learn about modernization in the western world and end their period of a military government. They modernized at an extraordinary rate and defeated china, Russia, and Korea. -
The scramble for Africa
An event that caught the curiosity of Europeans. The Europeans call Africa "The Dark Continent" because it was unknown to them a the time. Explorers went out to sea to uncover the mysteries of that land and found that it was rich with minerals. This became a race to make territories of Africa and its minerals. -
Berlin Conference
This was to divide the African countries among the European countries, mostly for resources and territory, ending the scramble for Africa. The resources they would find would help them in their industries and maintenance. The European countries also treated Africans like they would treat any other native from the new world.
