Modern History Begins in Asia
This dynasty ruled China during a period of great cultural and economic prosperity from about 1368 to 1644
What is the Ming Dynasty
This Portuguese prince is credited with initiating the Age of Discoveries.
An American Empire conquered by the Spanish
Mayan, Aztec, Incan all accepted
This European nation was the first to establish a global trade network in the 16th century
Who is portugal
In 1588, this European Nation launched a grand Armada against England, only to be defeated.
Who is Spain
his explorer led seven major voyages from China, reaching as far as Africa during the early 15th century.
Who is Zheng He
This treaty divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain.
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas.
The famed Spanish priest was an advocate for the native Americans
Who is Bartolme de Las Casas
This Muslim Empire defeated the Byzantines finally in 1453
Who are the Ottomans
This cultural movement emphasized humanity, ancient history, and a movement away from the church
What is the Renaissance
This economic trade system, heavily reliant on silk and spices, connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
What is the Silk Road
King of Kongo - famous from the primary source we read.
Who is King Afonso of Kongo
This explorer is credited with realizing that the Americas were a separate continent from Asia. He also wrote a best-selling book.
Amerigo Vespucci
Scandinavian exploring warriors who were perhaps the first to discover America
Who were the vikings
This intellectual movement emphasized reason and individualism, influencing many revolutions
What is the enlightenment
This empire fell in 1453, starting a new age of non-European control of the Black Sea and parts of the Mediterranean.
What is the Byzantine Empire
The period during which Spanish and Portuguese crusaders expelled Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula.
What is the Reconquista
This Spanish governor of Mexico was one of the first conquerers of the new world.
Who is Hernan Cortez
This machine sped up book production and improved literacy
What is the printing press
This confederation of mostly German States ruled central Europe for centuries
Who were the Holy Roman Empire
This Mongol leader defeated the Chinese army in 1271, establishing the Mongol-backed Yuan Dynasty shortly thereafter.
Who is Kublai Khan
His ideas began the protestant reformation in 1517
Who is Martin Luther
The influx of raw materials and gold found in the new world helped begin this era of mass production and growth in Europe
What is in the Industrial Revolution
This Iranian dynasty was constantly at War with the Ottomans
Who were the Safavids
The Great Indian Empire who conquered much of Mesopotamia (Modern Day Iraq)
Who are the Mughals