Significant Figures
the king of Babylon and is most famous for his Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most comprehensive written legal codes, which influenced the development of laws in later civilizations.
Hammurabi
A key figure in the development of Athenian democracy, Pericles expanded democratic rights and oversaw the construction of the Parthenon, helping to solidify Athens' status as a cultural and intellectual center of the ancient world.
Pericles
Also known as the Old Stone Age, this is the longest phase of prehistory, where early humans lived as nomadic hunters and gatherers. During this period, early humans developed stone tools, controlled fire, and lived in small, mobile groups. Art (such as cave paintings) and the beginnings of religion can also be traced back to the Paleolithic period.
Paleolithic Era
A prolonged conflict between England and France, saw significant changes in military tactics (e.g., longbowmen, mercenaries) and had economic consequences that undermined feudalism.
The Hundred Years' War
Who wins in a fight the dragon master or the Tulsa King
The Tulsa king (ofc)
known as Buddha, founded Buddhism, a major religion that emphasizes enlightenment through meditation and ethical living, influencing Asia and the world.
Siddhartha Gautama
The king of Macedonia created one of the largest empires in history, spreading Greek culture and ideas across the Mediterranean, Egypt, Persia, and into India, resulting in the Hellenistic Era.
Alexander the Great
The transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming around 10,000 BCE, which allowed the development of permanent settlements, cities, and complex societies. This shift enabled the growth of civilizations.
Agricultural Revolution (Neolithic Revolution)
A series of religious wars, primarily between Christians and Muslims, aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land (Jerusalem). These wars had lasting effects on trade, cultural exchange, and the relationship between Christian and Muslim societies.
The Crusades
A system of government in which power is vested in the people, exemplified by Ancient Athens, where citizens (land-owning males) voted on laws and decisions.
Democracy (Athenian)
Victory at the Battle of Hastings (1066) established Norman rule in England. His reign introduced feudalism to England and changed its culture and governance structure.
William the Conqueror
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang unified China, standardized currency, and began construction of the Great Wall of China. His reign also led to the development of centralized bureaucracy and legalism.
Qin Shi Huang
A complex society characterized by cities, centralized governments, job specialization, social stratification, and cultural achievements like writing, art, and architecture.
Civilization
A medieval European system where society was structured around land ownership and reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals, with peasants (serfs) working the land for protection and sustenance.
Feudalism
A vast empire spanning Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, known for its military dominance, legal system (e.g., Roman Law), monumental architecture (e.g., aqueducts, Colosseum), and cultural influence.
Roman Empire
A military leader who played a key role in the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. His conquest of Gaul and his crossing of the Rubicon marked the beginning of imperial rule in Rome.
Julius Caesar
Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. His military tactics and ability to unify the Mongol tribes had a significant impact on the political and cultural landscape of Asia and Europe.
Genghis Khan
One of the earliest known written legal codes, was developed by King Hammurabi of Babylon, which set laws on commerce, justice, and family matters. It influenced the development of legal systems in many later civilizations.
Hammurabi's Code
The economic system of medieval Europe, was closely tied to feudalism, where lords owned large estates (manors) and serfs worked the land in exchange for protection.
Manorialism
A network of trade routes connecting China, India, the Middle East, and Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods (such as silk, spices) and ideas (such as Buddhism and technological innovations).
Silk Road
classical Greek philosopher who is widely considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. His method of questioning and dialogue laid the foundation for critical thinking and intellectual inquiry.
Socrates
Last pharaoh of Egypt and played a crucial role in the political dynamics of the Mediterranean. She formed alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, trying to secure Egypt's independence from Rome.
Cleopatra VII
A form of government where religious leaders hold political power, often seen in early civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Theocracy
The eastern portion of the Roman Empire that survived after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, known for its preservation of Roman law, Greek culture, and the spread of Christianity.
Byzantine Empire
Who is the king of Grahamviille
King Graham