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Feudalism in Europe
Japan had been a feudal society without a centralized government. They had 3 different groups of people. Systems were built on hereditary hierarchies. This was an exchange of land fro loyalty. -
618
Tang and Song Dynasty
During this dynasty a single emperor ruled and the idea of Confucius informed the political system. -
750
Abbasid Caliphate
The Umayyads were over thrown by a new Arab dynasty this was the Abbasid. This was a prosperous Islamic civilization. -
1000
Delhi Sultanate
This reign lasted 300 years. Islamic forces conquered the city of Delhi bringing Islam over India. The Sultanate prevented the Mongols from conquering South Asia. In 1526, the Sultanate lost power to the Mughals -
1235
Mali Empire
Mali was a powerful trading society. The government of Mali profited from gold trade. Most of the residents were farmers who grew rice. This area became a large center of Islamic learning. -
1258
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire improved roads which increased safety on the silk road. They had an large expansion. With each conquest the empire got larger. Genghis Khan was the ruler of all. -
1260
Yuan Dynasty
Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan. They had many developments in economy, science, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. It was china's first led dynasty. -
1299
Ottoman Empire
There known for achievement in art, science medicine. There workers were paid in cash rather then goods. It was largest and most enduring of Islamic empires. It was a major power. -
1348
Bubonic Plague
It was termed the black death and it was carried by fleas. It had a tremendous impact of Europe and Asia. About 25 million Chinese died from the plague -
1350
Atlantic Slave Trade
The Portuguese first began to kidnap people from Africa and take them back to Europe. Slaves were sold to buyers. The trade peeked between the 18th and 19th century. -
1368
Ming Dynasty
It is remembered for its drama, literature, and porcelain. The majority of the Great Wall of China was built during this time. There were many voyages during this time. That one prestige for Chinese government. -
1439
European Renaissance
It fostered a growth in literacy and their rapid spread of ideas. There was in trust in humanism. This was a focus on human rather than God. There was a focus on Greek and Roman literature. -
1492
Age of Exploration
Columbus discovered the New World of the Americas. Portugal and Spain became early leaders in the Age of Exploration. Through the Treaty of Tordesillas the two countries agreed to divide up the New World. -
1492
Spanish Colonial Empire
It began with the rival of Christopher Columbus into the Caribbean. They also explored and South America and Central America. It is estimated that 1.86 million Spanish people settled in the Americas. -
1509
Portuguese Trading Post Empire
Portuguese won control over both Africa and India coast. Though they were small their ships were responsible for large trade empire. They were the first explorers to reach the Indian Ocean by going around the southern tip of Africa -
1512
Mesoamerican Empires
As the Aztecs conquered much of Mezoamerica, they developed a system that ensured there dominance. The government was a theocracy which was ruled by religious leaders. They had a low level of technology. The Incas empire extended from what is now Ecuador to Chile. The Inca empire ended with the death of the emperor Huayna Capac -
1517
The Reformation
People started to criticize the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church started to lie. There was a renewed passion for education. The main cause was King Henry VIII his desire to divorce his wife. -
1556
Mughal Empire
Akbar proved to be the most capable ruler. He defeated Hindu and expanded his empire southward. He established efficient government and a system of laws -
Tokugawa Shogunate
The main goal was to keep Christianity away from Japan. Confucianism was the promoted religion. It is known for the final period of traditional Chinese government. Social order was frozen. -
Qing Dynasty
The Manchu people ruled over the majority of the Chinese. They carried out massacre against Han people. It was a time period known for prosperity, corruption, and famine. -
The Enlightenment
Intellectual movement in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a world view. A period of reason. There were numerous books, essays, inventions, laws, and scientific discoveries. The main idea helped give rise to the belief that God exisits -
Industrial Revolution
This was a new manufacturing processes in Europe and in the United States. The working conditions were horrible. Wages were low because so many people wanted to work. New classes of society emerged the wealth and opportunity created new jobs that pulled people out of rural America. -
American Revolution
It was colonials revolt that occurred between American patriot and the 13 colonials and the British. It resulted in the Independence of the United States of America. George Washington was the leader and on July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. -
French Revolution
It was a political conflict between the monarchy over the reform of the tax system. There was a political upheaval in France. It was led by Napoleon Bonaparte. There was an abolition of Feudalism and the adoption of the Declaration of the rights of man. -
Haitian Revolutions
Citizen were given independent control of Haiti. Slaves revolted against their white masters. They killed them and burned their homes . They were no longer a part of France. This is the only country were slaves took force. -
Tanzimat Reforms
It was a period of reform in the Ottoman Empire. An attempt on modernization. An attempt to stop corruption and government. It had large effects in military and education. -
Opium Wars
When two wars between the Qing and British government. Opium had been used for Chinese medicine for a long time to treat disease. the British started selling the Opium to China. The British started making money off the exports. -
Taiping Rebellion
It was a major rebellion that occurred in China between he Qing dynasty and the Taiping Dynasty. It was caused by class differences. It was a radical, political, and religious event. It made it easier for foreign countries to dominate the economic affairs of China. -
Sepoy Mutiny
It was a Indian rebellion that was actual unsuccessful. India tried to rebel against Britain. This spread through cities in Northern India. However, British killed thousands and the event marked the emergence of Indian nationalism. -
Meiji Revolution
It was a time where they wanted to attempt western technology. They overthrew the shogun and restored power to the emperor. Japan adopted traditions that they originally had. There was a lot of reform during this time. -
Scramble for Africa
It was the invasion and occupation of African territory by European powers. Europeans wanted to westernize civilization and culture in Africa. By the end Great Britain dominated the Africa continents. -
Berlin Conference
It is also known as the Congo conference. It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa. They wanted to create peace in Europe and they agreed to colonial boundaries. No Africans were invited to the conference . the result had a significant impact on today's African political climate.
