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1. Environment: Location: Attica Factors: Lack of fertile land Origin: Greek - speaking invaders Trade: Pottery Regionalism: Government: Oligarchy - direct democracy Values - interests - beliefs: Philosophy - art - theater - architecture
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Athenians
Sulla
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
2. Increased the exchnge of goods and ideas between European and non - European cultures. European monarchs gained strength through new taxes and through the new armies required for the Crusades.
The Crusades
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
Julius Caesar
3. People: Plains Economics: Hunting and gathering Architecture: Tepees
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cooperation
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
Sumerians
4. Mesopotamia invented the arch - dome - wheel - and system of writing; Phoenicia invented an alphabet; Persia created a standing army.
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Universities
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
5. Environment: Location: Peloponnesus Factors: Farming Origin: Greek - speaking invaders Trade: Trade discouraged Government: Military state - oligarchy Values - interests - beliefs: Discipline - military arts
Russian Revolution
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Sumerians
6. Closed its doors to the Europeans during the period of exploration between 1400 and 1800. The Ming and Qing dynasties produced blue - and - white porcelain and new literary forms. Chinese viewed Europeans as barbarians.
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
7. Spanish and English monarchs engaged in a dynastic struggle. Philip II - a champion of Catholicism - resented Englsh tolerance of Protestants. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 meant that England would remain Protestant. Dynastic and religious
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
8. Martin Luther's break with Catholic Church led to the Protestant reformation. During the period known as the Catholic Reformation - The Catholic Church enacted a series of reforms that were successful in strengthening the Church.
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
9. Middle East: The decline of Ottoman Empire resulted in emergence of many new Arab states. Africa & Asia: Black Africans who fought in WWI became more politically active. Oorgnized reform movements; called for independence.
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Sulla
10. Many Artists rejected traditional styles and developed new art movements. New scientific ideas radically changed people's perception of the world.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Julius Caesar
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
11. Political & Economic Changes: Britain - Conservative Party implemented traditional economic polcies. U. S. Pres. Roosevelt developed New Deal - a policy of active government intervention in the economy. France; Popular Front established French New De
Latin America (1945- Present)
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
12. People: Anasazi Economics: Extensive farming Architecture: Cliff dwellings
Marius
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
13. From the 1950s to the 1970s - most African nations gained independence from colonial powers. Israel declared statehood on May 14 - 1948 - creating conflict and struggle between the new state and its neighbors.
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Universities
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
14. Occupied Kuril & Sakhalin Islands Took control of much of E. Europe Cooperation: Met w/ Allies at Tehran - Yalta - & Potsdam
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Russian Revolution
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
15. Many Latin American nations have experienced severe economic problems - and their governments have been led by military dictators. Successful Marxist revolutions in Cuba and Nicaragua fed fears in the United States about the spread of communism in th
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Latin America (1945- Present)
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
16. The Hundred Years' War and the Great Schism strengthened the authority of some and wekened the authority of others. After the ___________ - the French monarchy gained power. Conflict within the English monarchy led to the War of the Roses. Conflict -
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17. From the meeting of the Estates - General - the creaton of the National Assembly - From the Great Fear - the adoption of important reforms by nobility in the National Assembly - From the Declaration of Rights - the spread of liberal beliefs - From th
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
World War II (1939-1945) Italy
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
18. Made huge troop movements in Dunkirk and Normandy Cooperation: Met with Allies at Tehran - Yalta - and Potsdam Conflict: Stopped Rommel at El Alamein - Withstood heavy German bombing
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
19. Peter the Great attempted to odernize Russian society by introducing Western customs - practices - and manners. He wrote a Russian book of etizuette to teach Western manners - and he mixed the sexes for conversation and dancing.
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
20. The __________ in Mesopotamia were the first to develop a system of writing.
Marius
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Sumerians
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
21. The rise of towns and the middle class led to advances in all areas of society. As trade increased - the importance of towns and guilds grew. A money economy replaced bartering. __________ were founded.
Universities
Julius Caesar
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
22. Advances: Steam and coal became new source os power. Higher - quality iron led to better railroads. Conflict: Nationalism and liberalism became forces for change. Conservatives attempted to suppress nationalism.
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Industrialization and Nationalism (1800-1870)
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
23. Europeans risked dangerous ocean voyages to discover new sea routes. Early European eplorers sought gold and began to trade slaves. The age of explortion brought the peoples of Europe - Asia - the Americas - and Africa into direct contact for the fir
Conflict (World War I)
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
24. Religion/Philosophy: Confuciansm - Daoism - Legalism Key People: Confucius - Laozi - Qin Shihuangde Innovation: Bronze casting - crossbow - paper - iron plowshare - silk Literature: Analects - Confucian classics - Tao Te Ching - poetry Government/
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
25. The ideas of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment laid the foundation for a modern worldview based on rationalism and secularism. Enlightenment was a movement of intellectuals who were greatly impressed with achievements of the Scientific
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
Universities
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
26. Retook Japanese positions in S.E Asia Cooperation: Relaxed neutrality acts - Met with Allies at Tehran - Yalta - & Potsdam Conflict:Led war effort - Conducted island - hopping counterattacks - Dropped atomic bombs on Japan
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
World War II (1939-1945) U.S.
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
27. People: Mound Builder - Iroquois Economics: Hunting and gathering - some agriculture Architecture: Longhouses - some urban centers
Universities
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
28. Warfare: Conquered India; Battled persians and British Arts: Combined Persian and Indian motfs; Excelled at architecture and painting Government: The emperor controlled semi - independent states Trade: Traded with Europeans
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
29. Each country had strong leaders: China: Sui - Tan - and Song dynasties; Mongols Japan: Yamato and Fujiwara clans; Kamakura shogunate; Ashikaga family Korea: Koryo and Yi dynasties
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
30. Conflict/Crisis: Soviets supported Castro's totaliarian regime in Cuba - Significant Event(s): U.S. invaded Bay of Pigs; Soviets placed nuclear missiles in Cuba; U.S. blockaded Cuba - Result(s): Soviets withdrew missiles; hotline established between
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
31. Communists in China introduced socialist measures and drastic reforms under the leadership of Mao Zedong. After World War II. India gained its independence from Britain and divided into two separate countries - India and Pakistan. Japan modernized it
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
32. Conflict/Crisis: Soviets and Western powers divided Germany Significant Event(s): Western powers airlifted supplies to Soviet - blockaded West Berlin Result(s): Blockade was lifted
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
33. Nationalism and imperialism created conflict in the Balkans and eventully led to World War I. Growth of nationalism led to increased anti - Semitism.
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Universities
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
Julius Caesar
34. Warfare: Kushites conquered Egyptians. Muslim merchants gained control of Axum's trade. Moroccan armies occupied Songahi's gold - trading centers. Assyrians drove the Kushites out of Egypt.
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
35. Artistic movements of Dadaism & surrealism reflected uncertainty of life created by WWI - Radio & film transformed communication & entertainment - Literary techniques reflected interest in unconscious. Werner (Karl) Heisenberg's uncertainty principl
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
The West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
36. Took over Austria - Poland - and Sudetenland Cooperation: Formed Rome - Berlin Axis Signed Anti - Comintern Pact Conflict: Used blitzkrieg tactics - Conducted genocide of Jews and others - Besieged Leningrad
Latin America (1945- Present)
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Universities
37. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted between North and South Vietnam - Significant Event(s): United States intervened to prevent North Vietnam from taking over South Vietnam - Result(s): United States withdrew from Vietnam; Vietnam was reunited by comm
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
38. Invaded Ethiopia - Cooperation: Formed Rome - Berlin Axis Conflict: Became German puppet state (northern Italy)
World War II (1939-1945) Italy
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
39. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted Significant Event(s): Great Britain aided government forces against communism Result(s): United States created Truman Doctrine
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
Sulla
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
40. Trade: Ghanaian gold was exchanged for salt from the Sahara. Muslim traders brought cotton - silk - and Chinese porcelain from India to East Africa. Malian farmers produced surplus crops for export. Ivory and gold from inland Africa were brought to E
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Mycenaeans
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
41. Economic and social policies of _______________ were based on control and coercion. Effect: The policies of these two emperors contributed to the empire's eventual collapse.
Diocletian and Constantine
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
42. Religion/Philosophy: Hinduism - Buddhism Key People: Siddhartha Gautama - Asoka - Chandragupta II Innovation: Iron plow - caste system - concept of zero - decimal system Literature: Mahabharata - Ramayana - Arthasastra - Vedas Government/Society: Pat
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Julius Caesar
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
43. Recruited armies by promising them land. He required an oath of loyalty to him. Effect: The Roman army was no longer under government control; military power rested in the a hands of individual generals.
Marius
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
44. Assyria acquired iro mking from the Hittites; Persia acquired architecture from the Assyrians - Babylonians - and Egyptians; Egypt acquired bronze making from the Hyssops.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
45. Migration: Bantu peoples slowly migrated into East Africa. Arab merchants settled along the east coast of Africa. Islamic scholars moved to Timbuktu - a new center for learning.
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Society
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
Hundered Years' War
46. Growth of mass politics led to the development of new political parties. Labor leaders used ideas of socialism and Marxism to form unions.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Athenians
Russian Revolution
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
47. Innovation: Irrigation; astrolabe; algebra; large - scale paper manufacturing Movement: Trade routes; Arab expansion in Africa - Asia - and Europe; movement of Arab center of power from Makkah to Baghdad to Cairo
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
48. Conquered weaker countries - had lasting effects on world - Movement: Imperialistic nations set up colinie. Christian missionaries preached in Africa & Asia. British policy in South Africa was influenced by Cecil Rhodes - who made a fortune in S Afri
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
49. Filled the Senate with his own supporters. Effect: The power of the Senate was weakened - was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.
Hundered Years' War
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
Julius Caesar
50. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war began when North Korea invaded South Korea - Significant Event(s): United Nations forced fight to save South Korea from Communism - Result(s): United States extended military alliances aroud the world
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)