Dates & Origins
The year A.D. when the prophet Muhammad received the revelations that formed the teachings of the Quran.
610 A.D.
Though they are famously related, this legendary Mongol leader was actually the grandfather of Kublai Khan.
Genghis Khan
The rise of the very first civilizations in Africa was made possible by the mastery of this survival skill.
farming (agriculture)
Literally translating to "those who serve," these elite warriors protected the noble families of Japan.
Samurai
This political and social system emerged in Europe when people turned to local landed aristocrats and nobles for protection.
Feudalism
A devastating civil war broke out, dividing the West African Empire of Mali in this year.
1359
This philosophical movement emerged as a response to Buddhism and Daoism, teaching that the world is entirely real and not an illusion.
Neo-Confucianism
The development of massive African Empires was heavily influenced and shaped by the introduction of this major world religion.
Islam
Meaning "the Sacred Way of the Gods," his native religion of Japan emphasizes the worship of nature and spirits.
Shinto
These intense military expeditions saw European knights march into the Holy Lands to campaign against Muslim forces.
Crusades
Hinduism first emerged in India around this year B.C.
1500 B.C.
The Mongols were highly feared across Eurasia because they were absolute masters of these battlefield strategies.
military tactics
If you travel to the rugged highlands where the ancient kingdom of Axum once stood, you would find yourself in this modern-day country.
Ethiopia
These powerful military leaders and generals held the actual political power in feudal Japan, ruling in the name of the Emperor.
Shogun
Also known as "Charles the Great," this King of the Franks was famously crowned Emperor of Rome by the Pope.
Charlemagne
The century that marked the tragic beginning of African slaves being shipped to the Western Hemisphere.
1500s
This famous Chinese dynasty is credited with inventing both gunpowder and printing.
Tang dynasty
This unique culture and language grew along the East African coast as a vibrant mix of African and Arabian traditions.
Swahili
This was the strict code of beliefs and spiritual discipline practiced specifically by Samurai warriors.
Zen
He established a famous community of monks and wrote a strict code of conduct emphasizing that idleness is the "enemy of the soul".
Saint Benedict
The religion of Islam gained acceptance in the region of the Southern Sahara around this specific year A.D.
1490 A.D.
What are 2 famous rivers in China?
Yang tze and Yellow river
The ancient Kingdom of Ghana flourished in the upper regions of this vital West African river.
Niger River
This term refers to the powerful heads of noble families who controlled vast estates and relied on Samurai for protection.
Daimyo
Renowned as a deeply religious and just ruler, this French king was known for hearing his subjects' legal cases personally and was later canonized as a saint.
King Louis IX