Unit 1
This empire, located in West Africa, was known for its wealth and the powerful city of Timbuktu.
Mali
This Mongol leader unified the Mongol tribes and established one of the largest empires in history.
Genghis Khan
This empire, known for its strong military and Janissary corps, controlled much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
Ottoman Empire
This animated Disney movie, set in Colombia, tells the story of the magical Madrigal family
Encanto
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg made the mass production of books possible, aiding in the spread of knowledge and ideas.
printing press
This syncretic belief system developed in Japan, blending elements of Buddhism and Shintoism.
Zen Buddhism
This Moroccan scholar and traveler journeyed across the Islamic world, from North Africa to Southeast Asia, documenting his travels in the "Rihla."
Ibn Battuta
This empire expanded across most of the Indian subcontinent under rulers like Akbar and Shah Jahan.
Known for her eclectic, thrifted style and unique accessories, this breakout star of Euphoria is celebrated as a modern fashion icon.
Zendaya
This Asian empire strictly limited European trade, allowing foreigners to conduct business only at the port of Nagasaki.
Tokugawa Shogunate
This famous temple complex in Cambodia blends elements of Hindu and Buddhist architecture, reflecting the religious influences in Southeast Asia.
Angkor Wat
This extensive network connected East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, and facilitated trade in silk and other luxury goods.
Silk Road
This branch of Islam was adopted as the state religion of the Safavid Empire, differentiating it from its neighbors.
Shia Islam
This is the 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion announced a step back from the sport in 2022, making headlines worldwide.
Serena Williams
This act by the English Parliament in 1534 declared Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Act of Supremacy
Developed by Muslim mathematicians, this concept of representing quantities without fixed value became foundational to mathematics.
Algebra
This dynasty ruled China during the 13th century, known for creating a vast Mongol-led empire.
Yuan Dynasty
Known as "the Sun King," this French monarch exemplified absolute monarchy and built the Palace of Versailles.
Louis XIV
This award-winning Hulu drama series, based on a novel by Margaret Atwood, features a dystopian world where women are stripped of their rights.
The Handmaid’s Tale?
This explorer led a series of maritime voyages across the Indian Ocean under Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty
This Islamic dynasty ruled a large portion of northern India, bringing a wave of Islamic influence into the region before the Mughal Empire.
Dehli Sultanate
Known as the “land of gold,” this West African kingdom traded gold and salt with North African merchants across the Sahara.
Ghana
This Catholic religious order, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, focused on education and missionary work to counter Protestantism.
Jesuits
This 2021 television series, based on a comic book, follows a group of antiheroes, including a character with the ability to regenerate, as they attempt to fight a corrupt government.
The Boys
In 2023, this country hosted the G20 summit, which focused on global economic recovery and climate change.
India