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He and his sailors crossed the Atlantic Ocean, not knowing where they would land. After his voyage, other Europeans began to explore and settle in America.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
100
This Empire became the center of the Islamic world following the retrenching of the Mongol Empire. They were founded in Western Anatolia, quickly conquered Constantinople in 1453 and expanded to become one of history's most important and lengthy empires.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
200
He was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the conquest of Aztec Mexico in 1519-1521 for Spain.
Who is Hernan Cortes?
200
This empire found the new world (after millions of Native Americans had already found it centuries earlier), and set up long-term colonies that's impact lasts to this day.
What is the Spanish Empire?
300
He enthusiastically introduced Western languages and technologies to the Russian elite, moving the capital from Moscow to the new city of St. Petersburg.
Who is Peter the Great?
300
These empires and their East India Trading Co. were some of history's most successful businesses/corporations. Their East India Trading Co. came to dominate the spice trade of the East Indies.
What are the Dutch and British Empires?
400
He helped the Ottomans become a naval power and expand through Asia and Europe while challenging Christian vessels throughout the Mediterranian.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?
400
Under the arrival of Islam via the Moors, they went from being the Western-most part of the Roman Empire to the Western-most part of the Islamic Empire. After their Reconquista in 1250, they set out to create one of the longest lasting maritime empires in history.
What is the Portuguese Empire?
500
During his reign, he acquired vast amounts of land through ruthless means, creating a centrally controlled government in Russia.
Who is Ivan the Terrible?
500
They successfully conquered China to become the last Chinese Dynasty. Although not considered "Chinese" at the time, they quickly merged into Chinese life and were led by some of the greatest emperors in Chinese History.
What is the Manchu Empire?