Ancient History
Who was the Macedonian general who carved up most of the known world including Persia, Egypt, and Mesopotamia in the 4th century BCE.
Alexander the Great
This empire, founded by Genghis Khan, consisted of nomadic tribes in Central Asia that banded together and stretch their lands from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe.
The Mongol Empire
A period of Europe centering around the rebirth of culture and art revolving around Greek and Roman influences.
The Renaissance
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Period of technological advancements that advanced economic as well as manufacturing processes.
What was the Cold War?
A period of global tension between the US and USSR and their allies.
These two rivers in Mesopotamia provided city states with drinking water, irrigation, and transportation.
The Tigris or Euphrates Rivers
This emperor of Mail, considered on of the riches people of history, who led one of the biggest pilgrimages to Mecca in 1324 with an entourage of over 20,000. While he was in Egypt, the price of gold decrease due to his spending.
Mansa Musa
A Mesoamerican civilization that created an empire in central Mexico. Known for their art, temples, and religious rituals. However, this civilization would fall to the Spanish Conquistadors working with other Mesoamerican tribes.
The Aztecs
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
Late 18th-century to the early/mid 19th century.
Why did the Cold War end?
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 amid struggling economic systems.
These series of wars between Rome and Carthage sought to see which nation would have dominance over the Mediterranean. Some important figures in these wars were Gaius Duilius, Scipio Africanus, Hamilcar Barca, and Hannibal Barca.
The Punic Wars
A political, economic, and social system where a king would grant land(fiefs) to vassals in exchange for military service. Serfs or people living on the king's fiefs would work the land and share their produce in exchange for protection.
Feudalism
Credited as the start of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther nailed this piece of paper on a Church's door in 1517 in response to Luther's beliefs on the abuse and corruption of the Roman Catholic Church.
The 95 theses
How did the Industrial Revolution completely change industries?
Changed from hand production and widespread, efficient machinery
How did the United States put an end to the Space Race?
Landed men on the moon in 1969 with the Apollo 11 mission.
Known as one of India's greatest kings, this ruler gained huge amounts of land for his kingdom. After the battle of Kalinga, he was shocked by the extreme bloodshed and later turned pacifist. With this life change, he delved more into Buddhism and led his kingdom into decades of peace.
Ashoka
Medieval Europe was mostly divided between the Catholic and Orthodox church. However, disagreements on what should be practice in Christianity led to the separation of the two churches in 1054 CE.
The Great Schism
After Conquering Constantinople and ending the last remnants of the Roman Empire this Islamic nation, located in Turkey, would go on a series wars conquering large quantities of land in the Balkans and Middle East.
The Ottoman Empire
Why was child labor a major part of the workforce during the Industrial Rev?
Child labor was cheap and there were no laws against it yet at the time
Why were the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Soviet-Afghan War proxy wars?
The US / USSR supported various sides without fighting each other directly.
What was this period in China of continuous warring between seven nations that eventually led to the unification of China under Qin Shi Huang.
The Warring States Period
Which crusade, called by Pope Innocent III, saw economic problems between the crusading forces and Venice. To fix these issues the crusading army agree to help Venice capture a Christian City which was against religious law. This eventually led to the crusading force capturing and looting Constantinople.
The Fourth Crusade
Seeing Russia falling behind other European Power this Tsar started Russia's first period of modernization. The Tsar reform Russian's military, economy, and education to transform the country into a major power. His was with Sweden in 1700 gained Russia access into the Baltic sea allowing them to trade with Northern Europe by ship.
Peter the Great
How did cities evolve as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
People flocked to the cities in search of new job opportunities, leaving the countryside behind in hopes of economic success.
What were the “Three Worlds” during the Cold War?
1st World: US-aligned, 2nd-World: USSR-aligned, 3rd World: non-aligned.