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defined as the period of rigorous scientific, political and philosophical discourse that characterised European society during the 'long' 18th century
Enlightenment
a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies
Cold War
acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.
Absolutism
Over the course of these years, society underwent a series of revolutions in almost all theatres of life
Age of Revolution
an ongoing intercommunal phenomenon involving political tension, military conflicts, and other disputes between Arab countries and Israel
Arab-Israeli conflicts
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
a religious reform movement that swept through Europe
Reformation
transition from creating goods by hand to using machines
Industrial Revolution
the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Globalization
a period of time when the European nations began exploring the world
Age of exploration
one of the deadliest global conflicts in history
WW1
a geopolitical region commonly encompassing Arabia, Asia Minor, East Thrace, Egypt, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, and the Socotra Archipelago
Middle East
Known for art and literature
Renaissance
the longest and deepest downturn in the history of the United States and the modern industrial economy
Great Depression
The vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, fought as part of two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
WW2