AP World History Unit 3 (650 C.E. to 1450 C.E.)

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  • May 3, 632

    Rise of Islam

    After the death of Muhammad, Islam was led by a series of Caliphs who led to the exponential expansion of the religion.
  • Period: Jan 1, 650 to Dec 31, 1450

    650-1450

  • Jan 1, 730

    Decline of Mayans

    This great mesoamerican civilization declined ver misteriously but can most likely be attributed to disease, economic distress, and political disorder.
  • Oct 10, 732

    Battle of Tours

    This battle marks the end of Muslim advancement into France.
  • May 3, 900

    Printing Invented in China

    Paper, which was first used by the ancient Egyptians, was able to by printed on through the use of the movable and early forms of printing presses during the Song Empire.
  • Apr 29, 1054

    The Great Schism

    This event was one of the largest splits in christian history. This split the Western Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
  • Sep 25, 1066

    Norman Conquest of England

    This invasion marks the conquest of england by William the Conqueror, putting England under Norman power for hundreds of years.
  • Apr 29, 1095

    The First Crusade

    The first Crusade was a set of religious wars between the Christians and Muslims because of the Christians wanting to take back the Holy Land. It was fought in modern day Turkey and other parts of the Near East.
  • May 3, 1206

    Beginning of the Mongol Conquests

    Started by Chinggis Khan, the Mongol conquests continued througout the 13th century, and this collection of lan dbuilt up the Mongol Empire to be one of the largest empires in history coving up most of Asia and Eastern Europe.
  • Jan 29, 1258

    Mongols Sack Baghdad

    Under Halagu Khan, the Mongols sacked Baghdad because of their lack of tribute in the form of military service.
  • Jan 1, 1271

    Marco Polo Leaves for China

    For over twenty years, Marco Polo made his way down the path of what is now known as the Silk Road in order to obtain precious valuables from the East. He eventually made it from Italy to China and back again bringing back spices and silk.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1271 to Dec 31, 1295

    Marco Polo's Travels

    For over twenty years, Marco Polo made his way down the path of what is now known as the Silk Road in order to obtain precious valuables from the East. He eventually made it from Italy to China and back again bringing back spices and silk.
  • Dec 31, 1295

    End of Marco Polo's Travels

    For over twenty years, Marco Polo made his way down the path of what is now known as the Silk Road in order to obtain precious valuables from the East. He eventually made it from Italy to China and back again bringing back spices and silk.
  • May 3, 1324

    The Travels of Mansa Musa

    This pilgramige to the holy city of Mecca was the main way of the 14th century emperor of the Mali Empire to display the wealth of his empire to the rest of the world (partial reason of the inflation due to the great amounts of gold that he distributed.)
  • May 3, 1325

    The Travels of Ibn Battuta

    This Moroccan Muslim explorer's travels are the equivalent of the Marco Polo's in China. For over alomost thirty years, he was able to cover most parts of the Middle East as well as traveling to China and India.
  • Oct 1, 1347

    Bubonic Plague Arrives in Europe

    In the fall of 1347, the black death arrived in Europe from Asia. This deadly disease eventually went on to cause one third of all Europeans to die.
  • May 3, 1405

    The Beginning of Zheng He's Voyages

    This powerful explorer of Ming China was sent out by the Chinese governemnt in order to increase China's prominance in the global trade system as well as improve relations between China and other nations.