Unit 2 600CE - 1450CE Mueggenborg

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  • Period: 224 to Apr 8, 651

    Sasanid Empire

    Last pre-islamic Persian Empire. Founded by Ardashir I. This period was the peak of ancient Persian civilization, and was very influential of the Roman Empire.
  • Period: 250 to

    Maya Civilization

    Due to the abundance of interaction and cultural diffusion between the Mesoamerican civilizations, the Maya civilization is very similar to the others. There are many outside influences in their art, education and architecture.
  • Period: 330 to Apr 11, 1453

    Byzantine Empire

    The Empire that succeeded the Roman Empire. Mostly Greek-speaking and centered around the capital, Constantinople. Ruled by emperors. The distinctive splitting point of the old Roman Empire and the new Byzantine Empire was Emperor Constantin's transfer of the capital from Nicomedia to Constantinople.
  • Period: 330 to Apr 11, 1453

    Constantinople

    It was Europes largest and wealthiest city. It was founded by Constantine, and restored the unity of rhe Roman Emipre
  • Period: Apr 8, 600 to Apr 8, 1450

    Unit 2

  • Apr 8, 610

    Foundation of Islam

    Muhammad, a famous merchant, after gathering many followers started having "revelations" and eventually created the religion of Islam. It's branched off of Christianity and Judaism. Became extremely widespread throughout the middle east and eventually the rest of the world.
  • Apr 8, 632

    Shi'ite/ Sunni split

    After Mohammad's death the Shia's and Sunnis had different opinions on the new leaders. It was a debate whether Ali was regarded as the fourth of the 'rightly guided caliphs" or if he was the first.
  • Period: Apr 8, 661 to Apr 8, 750

    Umayyad Caliphate

    Capital of the Caliphate was Damascus. They were responsible for building a highly efficient and lasting government structure. Overthrown by the Abbasid Caliphate.
  • Period: Apr 11, 711 to Apr 11, 1492

    Muslims Conquer Spain

    Spain was ruled by Arabs and Moors... Conquered by Muslims.
  • Period: Apr 8, 750 to Apr 8, 1258

    Abbasid Caliphate

    Built their capital in Baghdad after overthrowing the Umayyad. The Abbasid Caliphate was founded by the descendants of Muhammad's youngest uncle. They weakened as the Turkish army rose to power.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1071 to Apr 8, 1325

    Seljuk Turks

    A Turco-Persian Sunni Muslim empire which was the target of the First Crusade. Seljuqs adopted Persian culture and the Persian language after their arriving from Turcoman tribal confederations in Central Asia.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1095 to Apr 11, 1291

    The Crusades

    The Crusades were a series of "religiously sanctioned military campaigns" put on by much of Roman Catholic Europe. They were to restore Christian control of the Holy Land.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1138 to Mar 4, 1193

    Saladin

    An Egyptian and Syrian sultan who led Islamic opposition to European Crusaders. He led the Muslims against the Crusaders and recaptured Palestine. He had chivalrous behavior and gained the respect of the Crusaders. He was a celebrated example of the priciples of chivalry in Europe.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1200 to

    Ghana -> Mali -> Songhai Kingdoms

    Located in West Africa
    Ghana- Trade was essential in the rise and fall of this empire. Main imports: Cloth, brocades, copper and salt. Export: gold. It was invaded by the Almoravids and absorbed by the Mali Empire.
    Mali- The Almoravid/ Sengalese Empire was famous for weaving, mining, and architecture. Civil war attacks from Songhair and the Portuguese's arrival in Africa reduced their power.
    Songhai- Famous for its progress in eduacation, uniform system in measurements. Internal conflicts.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1200 to Apr 11, 1533

    Inca Civilzation

    Began as a tribe in the Kuzco area near the Andes moutains. THe civilization grew greatly until it took up nearly all the Andes and the west coast of South America. Government consisted of four regions; each ruled by a governer and all under the leadership of the 'Sapa Inca' who ruled from the capital in Cuzco. The Inca Civilization was conquered by Spain in 1533.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1206 to Apr 8, 1324

    Mongol Invasions

    Mongol invasions started from mid eastern China and progressed to the east coast and western, across Eurasia, into parts of Europe. It was all started by Genghis Khan, who forged the inital Mongol Empire from within Central Asia.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1206 to Apr 11, 1227

    Genghis Khan

    Genghis Khan started the Mongol invasions that would eventually conquer most of Eurasia. He decreed the script Uyghur as the Mongol empire's writing system. After his death his descendants went on to stretch the Mongol Empire further.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1206 to Apr 11, 1527

    Delhi Sultanate

    Short lived Islamic Kindoms replaced by the Mughal dynasty. They were the Mamluk dynasty, the Khiliji dynasty, the Tughlaq dynasty, the Sayyid dynasty, and the Lodi dynasty.
  • Apr 11, 1225

    Magna Carta

    King John of England was required to announce the liberties of man by this charter. It was the first document forced onto an English King. It was an attempt to limit is powers by law and protect the people's privilages/rights.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1250 to Apr 11, 1517

    Mamluk Sultanate

    A mamluk was a soldier of slave origin. Located predominantly in Egypt, the Mamluk Sultanate famously fought the Crusaders and beat back the Mongols. They were considered a social class above freeborn Muslims, called the "true lords"
  • Period: Apr 11, 1300 to

    The Renaissance

    Started in Italy- it was a cultural movement that developed linear perspective in paiting, a widespread educational reform, and a resurgence of learning based on classical sources.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1312 to Apr 8, 1337

    Mansa Musa

    The tenth emperor of the Malian Empire (Africa), a devout muslim, and one of the richest emperors of his time. He raised mosques and madrasas and centers of learning. Very cultural and suportive of trade.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1336 to Feb 18, 1405

    Timur

    Founder of the Timurid dynasty/ Empire. He sought to restore the Mongol Empire. He was a warior.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1337 to Apr 11, 1453

    Hundred Years' War

    A series of wars between two houses, the House of Valois and the House of Plantagenet (Anjou), for the French thrown. The House of Valois won.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1368 to

    Ming Empire

    Considered one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history. They constructed a vast navy and standing army of one million troops, were involved in trade, enormous construction projects of the Grand Canal and the Great Wall- establishment of the Forbiden City. Economy stimulated by trade. The breakdown of authority and people's livelihoods allowed the rebel leaders to take over Ming authority.
  • Period: Apr 8, 1371 to Apr 8, 1435

    Zheng He

    Zheng He made voyages and brought back many treasures. The paranoid Ming Empire killed him on fear of outside world influence.
  • Period: Apr 11, 1428 to Apr 11, 1521

    Aztec Civilization

    Human sacrifices, polytheism, cloth design, abundance in gold, agricultural ceremonies, sunstone calendar.
  • Apr 11, 1440

    Gutenberg Press

    Also known as the printing press, this machine was one of the most influential events in the second millennium. It revolutionalized education and the way people describe the world they live in. "period of modernity" Johannes Gutenberg
  • Period: Apr 11, 1462 to Apr 11, 1505

    Ivan III

    Also known as Ivan the Great, this Russian was a Grand Prince of Moscow. He tripled the territory of his state. He was one of the longest-reigning Russian rulers in history! He was born on January 22, 1440 and died on October 27 in 1505

  • Establishment of the Holy Roman Empire

    Founded by Charlemagne in Germany. Its territory stretched from the Eider River in the north to the Mediterranean coast in the south.
  • Period: to Apr 8, 1279

    Song Empire

    First government in the world to issue banknotes (paper money), the first Chinese government to develop a lasting strong-standing navy, the first known use of gunpowder, and the first discernment of true north using a compass. The Song developed strong military technology, eventually the Song Empire was conquered by the Mongols.
  • Period: to Apr 11, 1349

    Kievan Russia

    A state originally founded by Slavic Tribes and Scandinavian warriars. It was centered in Novgorod, and stretched south to the Black Sea.
  • Period: to

    Charlemagne

    Charles the Great. He was King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans. He expanded the Frankish kingdom into an empire. He conquered Italy and was crowned by Pope Leo III as Imperator Augustus.
  • Period: to

    Tang Empire

    Founded by the Li family who took over after the fall of the Sui Empire. Considered the high point in Chinese civilization- golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Estimated about a 30 million population growth in it's time. Exerted a powerful cultural influence over the areas surrounding them; Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Chinese culture prospered, even when the central government weakened in the 9th century.
  • Period: to

    Sui Empire

    Imperial Chinese dynasty that unified china during the 6th century. Founded by Emperors Wen and Yang. The Equal-field system helped close the gap between social classes; coinage was standardized, the Great Wall expanded, the Grand Canal completed, The dynasty disentigrated due to popular revolts, disloyalty and assassinations.