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Period: 618 to 1279
Tang and Song Dynasties
The Tang Dynasty lasted from 618-906, followed by the Song from 960-1279. Together they are known as "China's Golden Age." During these two dynasties, China flourishes and becomes the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world at the time. China went from being fought over in wars and having violence present, to a period of stability up until the Mongols invaded and took control. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HpwxohQTWKtMV1LFMqr05IOIuVjSZ7ZLu_AVtEo5zpk/edit -
Period: 750 to 1258
Abbasid Caliphate
A caliphate is an Islamic state under the leadership of an Islamic steward called a caliph, a person considered a political and religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Abbasid Caliphate was a major dynasty that ruled over the Islamic Empire during its peak. It's capital was Kufa, Samarra and it worked as Monarchy. The founder was known as As-Saffah.
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Period: 800 to 1500
Feudalism in Europe
Feudalism is a combination of legal, economic, military and cultural customs that flourished in medieval Europe between the 9th and 15th centuries. Broadly defined, it's a way of structuring society around relationships that are derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour.
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Period: 1206 to 1555
Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years. It consisted of five short-lived Muslim kingdoms of Turkic and Afghan origin. In the 16th century, the last of their line was overthrown by the Mughals, who established the the Mughal Empire in India.
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Period: 1206 to 1368
Mongol Empire
This empire was the largest contiguous land based empire in history, and the 2nd largest empire overall, only behind the British Empire. The Mongol empire was created by uniting nomadic tribes from Asia and building up a greatly effective army based on fast, light, and highly coordinated cavalry. With expert horsemen and archers, the Mongols proved unstoppable, defeating armies in Iran, Russia, Eastern Europe, China, and many other places.
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Period: 1235 to
Mali Empire
An empire located in West Africa from 1235 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became known for the wealth of its rulers, especially Musa Keita. The Mali empire greatly influenced West African culture through the spread of its language, Manding, and the spread of it´s laws and customs. When Mansa Musa died, no ruler was powerful or influential enough to hold the vast empire together and thus it´s downfall.
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Period: 1279 to 1368
Yuan Dynasty
The Yuan Dynasty was China's first foreign-led dynasty. It was established by Kublai Khan, leader of the vast Mongol Empire. The empire led to the development of Chinese literature and architectural style. Kublai Khan influenced China's economy, culture, political structure, architecture and literature during his rule. However, the Yuan fell into internal rebellion after it lost touch with its Mongol roots.
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Period: 1299 to
Ottoman Empire
This Empire controlled much of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and North Africa between 14th and early 20th centuries. The Ottomans are known for achievements in art, science, and medicine. There were artistic hubs located throughout the empire like the city of Istanbul, especially during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. Ottomans were successful because of their army. They would train boys into soldiers while converting them to Islam. Gunpowder weapons aided them. https://tinyurl.com/ybsvnlnn -
Period: 1300 to
European Renaissance
This time was a new period of European culture artistically, politically and also a time of economic rebirth following the Middle Ages. Its generally described as promoting the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art. After the plague, people wanted to enjoy life which led to spreading of ideas and people expressing themselves. There are many famous artist, writers, and philosophers who lived in this time such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Galileo. https://tinyurl.com/yb8xgkgp -
Period: 1345 to 1572
Mesoamerican Empires (Aztec & Inca)
The Aztec Empire was an alliance of three city-states called Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. It was a monarchy and flourished between 1345 and 1521. The Spanish invaded and brough many diseases into the empire which led to its fall. The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. It lasted from 1438 to 1572. The capital was located in the city of Cusco. The Inca were also met by Francisco Pizarro and spanish conquistadors who took over.
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Period: 1347 to 1350
Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague is one of three types of plague caused by bacterium Yersinia pestis. 1-7 days after exposure to the bacteria, flu-like symptoms develop. These symptoms include fever, headache, and vomiting. Painful swelling occurs in the area closest to where the bacteria entered the skin. This plague exploded in Europe and spread around the world. Known as the "Black Death" it killed a 3rd of the European population. It was contained by isolation and quarantine.
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Period: 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
The Ming was the ruling dynasty of China following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by Han Chinese. China's population actually doubled during this time. Its known for trade expansion to other countries and establishing cultural ties with the Western world. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2eyfyjZUI3iNFk6RktGVEFqZWHs8ybFThg6z4oMzQg/edit -
Period: 1400 to
Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration was a period during which Europeans traveled by ship all around the world to search for new trading routes and trading partners. Capitalism was growing in Europe and extensive overseas exploration emerged as a powerful factor in European culture which was the start of globalization. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mwaDt8OQUyHGQanG8GufXZWn8LnY7qvRGJI-ydHb5rg/edit -
Period: 1400 to
Atlantic Slave Trade
The transatlantic slave trade involved the transportation of enslaved African people by slave traders, mainly to the Americas. The slave trade regularly used the triangular trade route and its Middle Passage. The first European nation to engage in the Transatlantic Slave Trade was Portugal. The slave trade played an important role in providing British industry with access to raw materials. This contributed to the increased production of manufactured goods. https://tinyurl.com/ycama5od -
Period: 1415 to
Portuguese Trading Post Empire
First built by portuguese mariners. Instead of controlling territory, Trading Post Empires were meant to control trade routes by forcing merchants who traveled to pay at certain trading sites, like a toll bridge. It stretching from Africa through the Indian Ocean to India. They gained exclusive exploration and trading rights over half the world, which helped expand its wealth and power and limited competition from rival European powers. https://tinyurl.com/y7hjk43q -
Period: 1492 to
Spanish Colonial Empire
AKA the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, it's one of the largest empires in history. From the late 15th century to the early 19th, Spain controlled huge overseas territories in the New World, along with The Indies, territories in Europe, Africa and Oceania. It was one of the most powerful empires of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish Empire became known as "the empire on which the sun never sets" and reached its maximum extension in the 18th century.
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Period: 1517 to
The Reformation
The Reformation was a movement within Western Christianity in Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Roman Catholic Church. Many people to began to criticize the Catholic Church when greed and the scandalous lives of the clergy had created a split between them and the peasants. It resulted in the division of Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant traditions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mb8t_mGlj7Jqo-ZtzJLNRDBzwVPpaa-5-2VZ7L1iBdk/edit -
Period: 1526 to
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an early-modern empire that controlled much of South Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. It consolidated Islam in South Asia, and spread Muslim and Persian arts and culture as well as the faith. The Mughal Empire was successful because of their army; they were one of the only empires in India in 1500-1600 to have access to gun powder.
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Tokugawa Shogunate
The Tokugawa Shogunate was the feudal military government of Japan during the Edo period. Tokugawa shoguns brought peace and prosperity to Japan, also the rise of a new merchant class and increasing urbanization. To guard against external influence, they also worked to close off Japanese society from Westernizing influences, particularly Christianity. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyzxYSKIRD_xoZfqOK64ja1rw75sa4rkvQJcDNHmZ7Y/edit -
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Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China. It was established in 1636, and ruled China proper from 1644 to 1912. It was preceded by the Ming dynasty and succeeded by the Republic of China. It is an era noted for its initial prosperity and disordered final years. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aiwsKs_fsWfacZgb7R9W4Vgjq2dN2059RF1jnPECvBw/edit -
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The Enlightenment
This was a European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were mixed together into a worldview that gained wide attention in the West. It also instigated revolutionary developments in art, philosophy, and politics. People began to used reason and had goals of knowledge, freedom, and happiness. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oYg24h2eP0muLLM2E6I4IeseyHIPy-EqSZxDy84gdLQ/edit -
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Industrial Revolution
The First Industrial Revolution, was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States. The manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. This shift brought about changes in culture as people moved from rural areas to big cities in order to work. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h1V1yVGy5yqwHFqppMis_4TYDBUfnQ4zdrLzxnBNne8/edit -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt . The American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies defeated the British in the American Revolutionary War with the assistance of France, winning independence from Great Britain and establishing the United States of America. George Washington was a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and was the first to become U.S. president. This revolution inspired many to come during the age. https://tinyurl.com/y83qrwp7 -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in France and its colonies. One of the most powerful and radical leaders of the French Revolution was Maximilien Robespierre. The revolution began because the royal coffers were depleted, and there had been 2 decades of poor harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices. This all made the peasants mad. The people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. https://tinyurl.com/y8ouc38b -
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Haitian Revolution
The Haitian Revolution is the only successful rebellion by self-liberated slaves in history. They went against the French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, now the sovereign state of Haiti. The revolt began on 22 August 1791, and ended in 1804 with the former colony´s independence. Toussaint-Louverture, a former slave, took control of the rebels and is credited with much of the reason they were successful. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTJjUhPipZrifhW0flyeuY2aSwEsJOgkyS78NJ0Cqbo/edit -
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Tanzimat Reforms
These were a wide-ranging series of educational, political and economic reforms. They were an attempt at modernization to stop the decline of Ottoman power. It was a period in the Ottoman Empire that began in 1839 and ended with the First Constitutional Era in 1876. The Tanzimat era began with the purpose, not of radical transformation, but of modernization, desiring to consolidate the social and political foundations of the Ottoman Empire. https://tinyurl.com/y9ox2ab8 -
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Opium Wars
The Opium Wars consisted of two wars which were waged between the Great Qing and the British Government in the mid-19th century. They were triggered by the British government's imposition of the opium trade upon China, and resulted in concession of Hong Kong compromising China's territorial sovereignty. Opium is an addictive drug made from a flower. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Q5eTmeT0zphtlZz8cycrS3By_LSAyYdKVxT13w_Tvs/edit -
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Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a massive rebellion/civil war that was in China between the established Manchu-led Qing dynasty and the Hakka-led Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It was caused by Hong Xiuquan and class differences, and led to a radical change in social and economic structure. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zm4_1soevQdfSxxa94_HltpC-YYqqQga-ZSi0cL_0LA/edit -
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Sepoy Mutiny
A major Indian Rebellion that ultimately was an unsuccessful uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. This was a violent and very bloody uprising against British rule in India. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMb9YF7h5ikzgo0uMfRH6lyqo5cg_4Ihd-qIMfECwXk/edit -
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Meiji Revolution
The Meiji Restoration, referred to at the time as the Honorable Restoration, was an event that restored practical imperial rule to the Empire of Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji. Meiji means "enlightened ruler". This ended the shogun rule over Japan and was the end of the Edo period. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7ig0kF90dbc5c9L5WPGcZgDHbaJWfgufu7r0054dBc/edit -
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Scramble for Africa
This was a process of invasion, occupation, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period.The Berlin Conference of 1884/85 organized this scramble. The countries included are Britain, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and Germany. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1letZJvNcM5KR_Tz-s1MW5p4wxSjpWlRwCnaz3-nl59g/edit -
Period: to
Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period and coincided with Germany's sudden emergence as an imperial power. It gave European nations the opportunity to take control of Africa while disregarding the Natives that were there before them and just do what they wanted to do. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vuHvzvxzU5Ynghko28ZyZHUwNBM9VCCSN-H9nldTgEw/edit