Global Interactions

Sumerians Trade

4500 BCE

The Sumerians devolved a surplus of agriculture which caught the attention of civilizations through land and across the Mediterranean, this being an early development of economics.

Austronesians

2400 BCE

The Austronesians migrated from Pacific Island to another and islands such as Samoa , Easter island, and Hawaii and they took all pigs,chickens, and yams. This is an example of Interactions

Shang Dynasty Capures

1750 BCE

The Shang Dynasty was heavily devoted to their religon as the kings and nobles captured prisoners in other countries/empires and sacrificed them to their gods. This being an example of Culture Politics In The Shang Dynasty. digitalhistorymusuem.weebly.com/politics.html.

Phoenician Alphabet

1530 BCE

The Phoenicians developed an early and the first recorded alphabetic script which increased global trade and was modified but countries globally and eventually the alphabet for many countries, this being an example of innovations

The Silk Road

781 BCE

The Silk road became an international trade route lead by the Central Asians, it was used by a variety of countries and became a hub of trade for new items and religions etc.This being an example of economy. JingJing. Nestorian Steele. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road#/media/File:Nestorian-Stele-Budge-plate-X.jpg.

Jewish Dispora

722 BCE

The Jewish Diaspora marked the Hebrews being conquered by two other empires (The Babylonians and Assyrians) and they were moved and spread along the Mediterranean and the Middle East, this being an act of political. Map of Jewish Dispora. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/images/maps/diasporamap.jpg.

Athen's Contributions

650 BCE

The Athenians created political systems such as democracy,and their poems such as the Iliad, and their culture became revolutionary and a basis for many developing countries across the globe thus this being culture
Athenian Democracy. just-go-greece.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Athenian-Democracy-a.jpg.

Egyptian Geometry

525 BCE

The Egyptians created a math system that changed the world known as geometry, as well as their calendar became widely used across the world, even to this day. This being an example of cultural

Persia Vs Greece

499 BCE

As Persia occupied some of Greece's territory this eventually escalated to war on land and the Mediterranean,and this lead for Persians to decline , this is an example of interaction.

Hellenistic World

337 BCE

Alexander The Great implemented other cultures and other styles in his rule such as the city of Alexandria (Capital of Egypt) and made it based on the culture of Greece This being an example of culture.
Alexander The Great and The Hellenstic Age. www.moyak.com/papers/ancient-alexandria.html.

Adulis

330 BCE

The Axiumites created a trade colony on the Red Sea which sold African products to Romans, and Arabians, this is an example of economy.

Rome and Greek Conflict

275 BCE

In 275 BCE, the Romans defeated a Greek Army that invaded Italy and the two had a series of 4 wars and the Romans took control and moved north and took control of Gaul, this is an example of interaction.

Punic Wars

264 BCE

Rome began an intercontinental war with a city-state in the north coast of Africa known as Carthage, the 2 had a 3 battle war and the Romans destroyed Carthage and enslaved the people and Rome gained control over North Africa, Spain, Sicily. this is an example of interaction. Punic Wars. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punic_Wars#/media/File:Hannibal_in_Italy_by_Jacopo_Ripanda_-Sala_di_Annibale-Palazzo_dei_Conservatori-Musei_Capitolini-Rome_2016(2).jpg.

Ashoka Buddhism

229 BCE

Ashoka is an influential figure for spreading Buddhism across Asia and to millions of people as well as building monasteries to far away kingdoms. This being an example of culture.
Ashoka, Buddhist Ruler of the Indian Mauryan Empire. historyhustle.com/ashoka-buddhist-ruler-of-the-indian-mauryan-empire/.

Roman Slaves

73 BCE

The Romans captured slaves from different countries in the world and forced them to work in large farms. This is an example of Economic.
Slavery In Rome. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_ancient_Rome.

Romans Capture Jews

37 BCE

The Romans captured the Jewish territory of Jerusalem and they adapted the Jewish religion. This is an example of culture

Silk Road Diseases

100

The Silk Road not only traded off items and new ideas but it traded off diseases such as small pox and measles that killed 1/4 of some cities' population. This being an example of interaction.

Indian Ocean Sea Lanes

170

Indian Ocean Sea Lanes connected Indian ports with East Africa and Indonesia. This being an example of economics

Trans-Saharan Trade

300

East Africa became a trade spot for other countries in Africa and Asia. Islam became spread along the trade route as well as camels became the new way of travel. This is an example of culture.

Romans Facing Invasions

500

The Romans became victim to rapid invasions from The Huns, Visigoths, Ostrogoth, Vandals and Franks, all being from Western Europe or North Africa.This being an example of interaction

Influence Of The Batnu-Speaking People

500

The Batnu were very influential to African history as they migrated to West Africa, and devolved societies that lived on for hundreds of years and changed the globe. As well as they brought malaria, a disease that killed many people over the globe over generations.This being an example of cultural.

Constainople facing attacks

527

Constantinople became victim to many attacks from Germanic invaders and fought battles with the Sasanid Empire for control of Asia minor and Syria. This being an example of political.

Byzantine Expansion

535

The Byzantines conquered parts of North Africa, Southern Spain, Sicily and Italy thus expanding their territory. This being an example of political.

Islam In Spain

732

The islamic military was successful in conquering Spain and established a capital (Cordoba) thought in 732, lost in the Battle Of Tours to the Franks, and limited their western expansion. This being an example of political.
De Steuben, Charles. Bataille De Poitiers. 732AD.

Byzantine Religion

800

The Byzantines were strong believers as well as they wanted to spread their faith, so they sent missionaries to convert nonbelievers such as the Bulgars and Moravians. This is an example of cultural

Slave Trade

860

The Kivean Rus traded with Baghdad , and made trips were they traded peasants as slaves and revived gold and riches from the Byzantines. This being an example of economics

Slavery in Sub-Saharan Africa

883

The volume of slavery increased due to the Sub Saharan trade routes and were shipped and obtained by the Arabs, and Mesopotamians. This being an example of economy.
Slave Trade in Sub-Saharan . ecsforum5.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/screen-shot-2013-03-13-at-11-10-49-am.png.

Invasions to the Abbisad Empire

1258

The Mamluks controlled Egypt and made it an empire across north Africa, the Seljuk turks and mongols invaded as well and pushed westward and eventually the Siege Of Baghdad. This being an example of interaction
The Siege Of Baghdad . 1258, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_(1258)#/media/File:Bagdad1258.jpg.

Portuguese In Africa and India

1488

The want and desire for travel across different parts of the world increased , as a result Prince Henry sponsored sea voyages for all water routes and for African globe. Vasco Da Gama claimed territory in India for Portugal. This being an example of Economics.
Portuguese in Africa . 1450, epicworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/07/portuguese-in-africa.html.

Interest for The Americas

1490

The Americas were relatively unknown area to Europeans, at the heart of international voyage and the sought for economic prosperity , countries such as Spain promoted voyages.This being an example of economics.
Columbus Discovers America. 1492, gdb.voanews.com/E99E2FE9-3641-4D7F-B328-6578BFACE900_cx0_cy11_cw0_w1597_n_r1_s.jpg.

Pacfic Trade

1500

China became a hungry customer of silver from Mexico. Silver was traded via Spanish ships and the trading post became the site for silk and spice trade;silver became the dominant force in the global economy. This is an example economics.

Trans-Atlantic Slave route

1506

The Portuguese thrived in profiting off of Brazilian sugar. They made so much money and produced so much sugar that they demanded slave labor. Thus came the Trans-Atlantic slave route which was a way for sugar and slaves to be traded between the Americas and Africa.This being an example of economics.

Spanish in The Philipines

1565

The Spanish made prior attempts to voyage to The Philippines, such as the 1522 Voyage but failed. However, in 1565 they returned with strong forces and conquered the natives and established a commercial center.This being an example of Economics

30 Years War

1618

The 30 Years War was an intense battle between The Catholics and Protestants in Europe. The result of the war was wide spread famine, disease and starvation in the Netherlands,Bohemia,German and Italian states.This being an example of global interaction.
https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Ernest-Crofts/Wallenstein-A-Scene-Of-The-Thirty-Years-War.html

Dutch in Indonesia

1619

The Dutch arrived in Indonesia in 1619. The Dutch battled with the French and British in the Indian Ocean region. They established The Dutch India Company. This is an example of poltical
Colonial Period of Indonesia. www.indonesia-investments.com/culture/politics/colonial-history/item178?

The Enlightenment

1658

The Enlightenment,is a philosophical and intellectual movement sparked across Europe creating ideals that are recognized globally as well as sparked global discussion regarding the new ideals.This being an example of Social.
Greuze, Jean-Baptiste. The Village Bride.

Fur Trade

1700

Russia in the 16th and 17th century was able to prosper due to its success in the fur trade.As they gathered furs in the Americas and marketed them in the Pacific Coast as well as they became a successful in trading caviar and honey worldwide. This is an example of Economics

British in India

1702

The British East India Company was established and in doing so they created trading posts and a fort and coined money. This being an example of economics.
Frederick the Great at the Battle of Zorndorf . 1758, Frederick the Great at the Battle of Zorndorf . 1758, histclo.com/essay/war/swc/18/swc18-7yw.html.

Westernization

1705

Western Culture and life was arguably the most sought thing to do, as it was seen as the most modern society. Westernization became common among many different countries in the globe such as Peter The Great ,lead a reform to end Russia's old culture and to adopt western culture to modernize. This is an example of cultural.
“The Development of Portraiture in Muscovy.” The Development of Portraiture in Muscovy. Daniel C Waugh, 2000. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.

France Vs England

1756

France and England battled for dominance in North America as well as dispute over trade. The Iroquois eventually aligned with the French, and eventually lead to the 7 Years War.This being an example of interaction
Frederick the Great at the Battle of Zorndorf . 1758, Frederick the Great at the Battle of Zorndorf . 1758, histclo.com/essay/war/swc/18/swc18-7yw.html.

Growth Of Technology

1760

From the late 1700s and early throughout the 1800s there became a wave of new inventions in many parts of the world. Such as the spinning jenny in 1762 in The UK,cotton gin in 1798 in the US,development of large scale alkali in France in 1791.These inventions and new technologies were not only made globally but were used and demanded globally.This being an example of economics.

The American Revoultion

1783

The American Revolution is widely regarded in American history as one of the most important historic moments.As the war between America and Britain resulted America receiving its Independence from Britain, a moment in history that will change the whole world for hundreds of years.This is an example of interaction.
John Trumbull: American Revolution. www.dailyartfixx.com/2009/07/04/john-trumbull-american-revolution/.

France vs Russia

1812

The Napoleon lead French army invaded Russia using troops from all over Europe and were originally successful. Though the Russian cold caught up with them and the soldiers slowly died off by disease and cold. In 1814 the Russians aligned with Prussia,Austria,Great Britain, and Russia. This being a global interaction.
Invasion of Russia . mapswar2.x10host.com/maps_war_1812.htm.

Meiji Restoration

1880

Japan through majority of its life cycle was isolated and was not integrated with any countries. Though when US sailor Commodore Matthew Perry landed in Japan with impressive and advanced technology , the Japanese ended their isolation and sought to industrialize. This is an example interaction.
The Meiji Emperor and His Family. 1880, www.thoughtco.com/what-was-the-meiji-restoration-195562.

World War 1

Jul 28, 1914

World War 1 was caused by many events such as the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand,the Serbians allying with the Germans,militarism and alliances.The war was fought in Europe,Asia ,Africa and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans This being an example of interaction. Barnes-Wollen, William. Canadians at Ypres. 1915, madefrom.com/history/world-war-one/painting/.

Pandemic

1919

Throughout history disease has been a huge factor to mass casualties. WW1 repeated history, as The Pandemic was a flu that became a mass epidemic killing 20 million in Europe and The United States, and 7 million in India.This being an example of interaction.
British Red Cross. Caring for Spanish Flu Victims. 1919, www.flickr.com/photos/britishredcross/3525486602.

League Of Nations

Jan 10, 1920

Woodrow Wilson in his 14 Points document, developed a concept known as the League Of Nations which would be an organization where countries of the world would discuss conflicts openly and to reduce WW1 tensions.Although the United States senate voted for the US to opt out, other nations around the world agreed to join.This being an example of interaction.
League Of Nations Conference. Sept. 1923, www.thoughtco.com/the-league-of-nations-1435400.

World War 2

1939

Years After Germany was given strict restraints via the Treaty of Versailles, they broke the restrictions and created an air force.They eventually allied with Fascist Italy and eventually attacked Poland which promoted Britan and France to declare war. The US broke neutrality in 1941 and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor also made Japan a crucial rival of the US. This an example of interaction. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration

Creation of The UN

Oct 20, 1945

Due to the failure of The League of Nations but desire for global security, the leaders of Britain , America , Russia (Soviet Union), and China conceived the idea of the "United Nations" in 1943. This being an example of political.
United Nations Charter Is Signed in San Francisco . 1945, historycollection.co/today-history-united-nations-charter-signed-san-francisco-1945/.

Cuban Missile Crisis

1962

To respond to The Bay of Pigs, The Soviet Union provided communist Cuba with arms and nuclear missiles. Kennedy responded by quarantining Cuba. The Soviets responded by removing their ships and arms but the US had too remove there nuclear weapons in Turkey. This being an example of interaction
Bruigoini, Dino. Dino Brugioni’s Bird’s-Eye View of Cuban Missile Crisis. www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis