Empires
These Empires are considered the Gunpowder Empires because of their strong military force.
Ottoman, Safavids, and Mughal Empires
The Tang Dynasty invented something that changed the world as we know it
Gunpowder
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in ancient India, emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a way to enlightenment
Buddhism
Expanding its empire through military conquests and had established one of the earliest known written legal codes, known as the Code of Hammurabi
Babylonian Empire
Was involved with the exchange of spices such as pepper, cinnamon, and cloves between Asia, Europe, and the Americas
Spice trade
This empire was considered one of the most strongest and biggest empire
The Mongol Empire
Originating in East Africa and played a key role in development of trade networks in the Indian Ocean region
Ivory
A monotheistic religion that Originated in the Arabian Peninsula and the follows the teachings of Muhammad
Islam
Stretching from the Mediterranean to East Asia facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures leading to new discoveries
The Silk Road
This trade network consisted of the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between the old world and the new world
Columbian Exchange
Flourishing in the fertile lands between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and is known as the cradle of civilization due to its innovations in writing, law, and urban planning
Mesopotamian Empire
Being used in the medieval times it has originated in West Africa, became a major commodity in trans-Saharan trade route.
Gold
A major world religion that believes in karma, dharma, and moksha
Hinduism
Motivated by religious fervor, economic interests, and desire for political power which resulted in the capture of Jerusalem
Crusades
This trade will end up leaving China in a chokehold with the British
Opium trade
Flourishing for over a millennium, serving as a bridge between the East and the West, and preserving Greek and Roman knowledge and culture during the Middle Ages."
Byzantine Empire
Known for its fertile soil and abundant agricultural resources, served as a major source for food and raw materials
Nile River Valley
This religion originated in China and emphasizes the the importance of ancestor worship and the concept of yin and yang
Taoism
Beginning in the late 15th century, saw the exploration and colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, leading to global trade networks
The Age of Exploration
This trade involved the exchange of goods, slaves, and resources between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Triangular Trade Route
Known for its vast territorial expansion and engineering achievements such as aqueducts and roads
The Roman Empire
Originating in the Andes Mountains of South America, developed sophisticated agricultural techniques such as terrace farming
Inca Civilization
Being founded by Guru Nanak, this religion emphasizes the belief in one God and the importance of community service
Sikhism
Originated in present-day Lebanon expanded its trade networks throughout the Mediterranean and beyond and established colonies in North Africa, Spain, and Aegean islands
Phoenicians
This trade was one of the main trade routes that helped the spread or religion, disease, arts, and new materials
Silk road