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Europe
Asia
Europe Survived Ice Age, and agriculture began (4500)
Americas
Africa
10,000 B.C.
Period One Neolithic Revolution
3,000 B.C.
Crop based economy emerged (10,000)
Corn, beans, and squash domesticated (5000)
Rice was domesticated in southern china (3000)
Alexander the Great Empire (356-323) Alexander the Great is known for conquering Persia
600 B.C.E
Period 2
600 C.E
Start of Confucian philosophy (551-479) Based on mutual respect and kindness towards other, used for peace and stability
Start of Buddhism (563) Orginated in Northern India, one of the dominant religions of Asoa
Han China and building of great wall (206BCE-270CE) It took more than 500,000 people to build the 5,500 mile long wall, it has been found that those who died working on the projects, were buried in it.
Persia (550) Persia is one of the first and largest empires, it is known for combining the Nile valley, Mesopotamia, and Indus valley civilizations together
**Rome (753) Rome is known for many advancements in most aspects of life, they are greatly known for expanding the teachings of Catholicism.
Greece (510) Greece was another dominant civilization, although they were separated due to geography they would often times come together during periods of war
The beginning of Islam (622 CE) The monotheistic religion of Islam, founded by prophet Muhammad, emerged around 600 AD in Mecca. Muslim leaders built the Islamic Empire which connected people through religion and trade. 
This is a depiction of what agriculture was like during the neolithic revolution
Genghis Khan Building the Empire(1206 CE)Genghis Khan unified the Mongols and assembled a powerful army. His conquest of Eurasia used tactics of terror to scare those who he conquered. The Mongol empire consisted of central Asia, China, Korea, Russia, and the Islamic empire.
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Alexander the Great's empire is shown to spread across three continents
The beginning of Christianity(1st Century) Christianity arose with the founder Jesus Christ spreading his teachings of love and service to God. Christianity was most popular among the poor, slaves, and women.
Tang Dynasty(618-907 CE) During the Tang Dynasty, China experienced prosperity and stability, with dominance of the neighbors through the tributary system. Education became more important because of the expansion of the empire’s bureaucracy.
Song Dynasty(960-1279 CE)The Song Dynasty was known for its prosperity in trade and technology. Gunpowder and guns were first made and spread to regions such as Europe.
Yuan Dynasty(1405-1433 CE)The Yuan Dynasty began under Kublai Khan in China in 1279. Under his rule, foreign trade with China increased due to Pax Mongolica, and roads were built as well as the Grand Canal to help improve transportation.
Voyages of Zheng He(1405-1433 CE) Zheng He was a Chinese eunuch and explorer who commanded the Ming dynasty’s “treasure fleet” of trading vessels on expeditions between 1405 and 1433. Aiming to spread the word of the Chinese emperor’s might and open Chinese trade to new markets, Zheng HE traveled as far as the east coast of Africa.
Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire(1230-1670 CE)Mansa Musa was the greatest ruler of Mali of his time from 1230-55. He put most of his attention into the empire because of his wealth.
Ibn Battuta's Journey(1304-1368 CE) Ibn Battuta was a 14th century Muslim traveler who explored Dar al-Islam, also known as gold and silk, carried through the Silk Road, but ideas and religion, such as Buddhism.
Byzantine Empire(330-1453 CE)The Byzantine empire was the result of the Western of the western Roman empire collapsing. Eastern Orthodox Christianity emerged in the Byzantine Empire due to geographical distance and adversity to allowing the Pope to have authority.
Silk Road(207 BC) The silk road was a network of trade routes that connected Asia to Europe, spanning through many civilizations on the way, which began in the Han dynasty. Goods, ideas, and religion were transported on the silk road.
Middle Passage(1500 CE) The Middle Passage was the journey slaves took to the new world from Africa. The slaves were transported in inhumane conditions.
Mughal Empire(1526 CE)The Mughal Empire was a mixture of Mongol and Turkish peoples from central Asia, which dominated India until the early 1700s.
Indian Ocean Trade Route (800 BC) The Indian ocean trade routes connected southeast Asia, India, the middle east, and east Africa by sea trade. it was used during the classical era and medieval times.
Ming China(1368-1644 CE)Ming China's government was based on Confucian ideals and their economy was based off trade and agriculture until 1433 when China began a policy of isolationism. Their empire declined due to isolationism, high taxes, famine, invasions, and corruption.
Renaissance(1300-1700 CE)The renaissance was an intellectual and artistic advance that changed Europe.During the renaissance trade increased, people had more options and or opportunities.
Black Death(1347-1348 CE) The Black Death swept through the eastern hemisphere spreading from China to Europe. It killed over 10 million people and caused the few unharmed to push for labor reforms and system changes.
The rise of the Daimyo in Japan(1568 CE)Japanese warlords who ruled 12th century Japan; Each daimyo had his own small bureaucracy and an army of warriors.The constant warring between the different daimyo caused a prolonged civil war that brought the Japanese islands under powerful warlords.
The invention of the Astrolabe(220-150 BC) The astrolabe was an instrument used to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars.It was invented by eek astronomer Hipparchus.
Songhay Empire(1464-1591 CE)The Songhay Empire was the greatest trade empire of West Africa.The Songhay empire lasted from 1400-1600 CE. They were a really big trading empire and Muslim leaders spread religion Their primary religion was Islam. The empire's decline took place because non-Muslims broke from the empire, the Moroccan army conquered Songhay, and trade declined.
Colombian Exchange(1492 CE)The Colombian exchange was a trade that occurred between the new world and the old world. PLants, animals, and ideas were traded and shared between the new and old worlds.
Peter the Great(1672-1725 CE)The tsar of Russia in 1682 to 1724, who was most responsible for transforming Russia into a majestic world power. He understood how things worked globally, and expanded water ports.
Ottoman Empire(1300 CE) The Ottoman empire was one of the largest and longest lasting empires in history and was tolerant of other religions. The empire was supported and inspired by Islam.
Trans-Saharan Trade Route(4th Century) The Trans-Saharan Trade Route extended from sub- Saharan western Africa Kingdom across the desert to Europe. The most significant goods transported on this route were gold and salt.
Qing Dynasty(1644-1912 CE)The name of the empire after the ming seized China from the emperors who could no longer defend their borders form the Manchu.
Change One major change as time went on, is the cease of slave trade. This was deemed inhumane and against the law in several places
Continuity The impact religion has on the world still stayed the same. Religion is so important to many people that there are constant wars and skirmishes over who's religion is best
Cause and Effect The Mongols brought the black death to the middle east and europe through newly established trade routes, killing off a large portion of Europes population
Cause and Effect The population of Europe had to repopulate, post the black death mulitple babies were being born causing a baby boom in Europe
Cause and Effect The renaissance paved way to new types of art. Famous painters Leonardo. Michael Angelo, and Raphael brought exciting new changes in the world because of the Renaissance