Significant Figures 1
Born Temüjin, this 13th-century Mongol leader created the largest contiguous empire in history, known for his military tactics and uniting Mongol tribes.
Who was Genghis Khan?
This Italian explorer with the funding of the Spanish Monarchy sailed the Atlantic where he later established the Columbian Exchange.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
the blending of different cultural, religious, or philosophical traditions
What is syncretism?
A variety of rice introduced to Southeast Asia from India, known for its resistance to drought and its role in the agricultural revolution in Vietnam.
What is Champa Rice?
This philosopher co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" and authored "Das Kapital," advocating for the overthrow of capitalism.
Who was Karl Marx?
This Roman Catholic monk who opposed Catholic leadership posted his 95 Theses which criticized the Catholic Church for its usage of indulgences and other problems . This later developed into Protestantism
Who was Martin Luther?
A social structure in which men hold primary power in political leadership, property and in a household
What is a patriarchy?
This ancient waterway in China, stretching over 1,100 miles, connects the Yellow River to the Yangtze River, playing a key role in trade and agriculture.
What is the Grand Canal?
Known as "The Liberator," this 19th-century revolutionary led independence movements across South America, freeing countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru from Spanish rule.
Who was Simón Bolivar?
This Enlightenment philosopher's principles on natural rights and government by consent influenced American colonists in their declaration of independence from Britain.
Who was John Locke
This system rewards individuals based on their talents, abilities, and achievements, rather than social class or wealth.
What is meritocracy?
This philosophical system, founded by a Chinese thinker, emphasizes morality, social relationships, and respect for tradition and hierarchy.
What is Confucianism?
This leader of the Mali empire led a pilgrimage to Mecca where his vast displays of gold left a lasting impression. His empire also thrived specifically on the trade of gold throughout the Sahara
Who was Mansa Musa?
This Chinese explorer, during the Ming Dynasty, commanded voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and East Africa, promoting trade and diplomacy.
Who was Zheng He?
The dispersion of people from their homelands to foreign lands settling in a community
What is diaspora?
This group of slave soldiers eventually rose to power, establishing a dynasty that ruled Egypt and the Levant from the 13th to the 16th century.
Who are the Mamluks?
This leader of the Mughals tolerated all religions and died in 1605 before being able to converts his subjects to Sikhism blend of Hinduist and Islamic beliefs.
Who was Akbar?
Islamic scholar who traveled all throughout Afro-Eurasia and was well versed in Sharia Law who travels with the good of a how Islam unifies people.
Who was Ibn Battuta?
An Islamic state led by a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad
What is a Caliphate?
This intellectual center, founded in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, was a major hub for the translation of ancient texts and the advancement of science and philosophy in the Islamic Golden Age.
What is the House of Wisdom?