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1. 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
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
2. 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
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
3. Many Artists rejected traditional styles and developed new art movements. New scientific ideas radically changed people's perception of the world.
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
4. Warfare: Battled Ottomans; Allied with European states Arts: Blended Persian and Turkish influences; Excelled at carpet making and painting Government: The shah trained administrators Trade: Geography limited trade
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Hundered Years' War
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
5. Seized Manchuria and renamed it Manchukuo - Invaded China Cooperation: Signed Anti - Comintern Pact Conflict: Attacked Pearl Harbor - Conquered Southeast Asia from Indochina to Philippines
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
6. 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.
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
Universities
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
7. 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
Universities
Industrialization and Nationalism (1800-1870)
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
8. Growth of mass politics led to the development of new political parties. Labor leaders used ideas of socialism and Marxism to form unions.
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Mycenaeans
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
9. 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.
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
10. Mesopotamia invented the arch - dome - wheel - and system of writing; Phoenicia invented an alphabet; Persia created a standing army.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
Russian Revolution
11. 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 West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
12. Occupied Kuril & Sakhalin Islands Took control of much of E. Europe Cooperation: Met w/ Allies at Tehran - Yalta - & Potsdam
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
13. 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
Sumerians
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
World War II (1939-1945) U.S.
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
14. Combat took the forms of trench warfare on the Western Front - a war of movement on the Eastern Front - and German submarine warfare in the waters surrounding Great Britain. For the first time in history - airplanes were used for reconnaissance - com
The East Asian World (1400-1800) China
Conflict (World War I)
The West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
15. Egypt used floodwaters for farming; Phoenicia set up a trading empire on the sea; Mesopotamia created irrigation and flood control stystems.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
16. 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) Soviet Union
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
17. Warfare: Trained janissaries; Conquered Constantinople Arts: Made magnificent mosques - pottery - rugs - and jewelry Government: The sultan governed through local rulers called pashas Trade: Merchants were the privilged class
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Marius
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
18. Nationalism and imperialism created conflict in the Balkans and eventully led to World War I. Growth of nationalism led to increased anti - Semitism.
Conflict (World War I)
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
Russian Revolution
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
19. 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
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
20. 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
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
Russian Revolution
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
21. 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.
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Industrialization and Nationalism (1800-1870)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
22. 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
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
23. The silk road provid a means for prosperous trade. The ruler of the zhou overthrew the Shang dynsty and estabish the longest - lasting dynasty in Chinese history.
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
24. 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
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Diocletian and Constantine
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
25. People: Anasazi Economics: Extensive farming Architecture: Cliff dwellings
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
Second Punic War
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
26. People: Plains Economics: Hunting and gathering Architecture: Tepees
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Diocletian and Constantine
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
27. 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
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
Diocletian and Constantine
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
28. Environment: Location: Peloponnesus Factors: Farming Origin: Greek - speaking invaders Trade: Trade discouraged Government: Military state - oligarchy Values - interests - beliefs: Discipline - military arts
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cooperation
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
29. 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.
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
30. 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.
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Julius Caesar
Hundered Years' War
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
31. 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 Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
Julius Caesar
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
32. Environment: Location: Peloponnesus Factors: Earthquakes Origin: Indo - European Trade: Pottery Government: Monarchies forming a loose alliance of independent states
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Marius
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Mycenaeans
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
33. Filled the Senate with his own supporters. Effect: The power of the Senate was weakened - was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Julius Caesar
World War II (1939-1945) Italy
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
34. 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
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
35. Military and economic crises led to a spontaneous revlution that ended the reign of the czars. The Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government and established a communist regime.
Russian Revolution
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
36. People: Mound Builder - Iroquois Economics: Hunting and gathering - some agriculture Architecture: Longhouses - some urban centers
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
The West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
37. 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
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
The West Between the Wars - Rise of Totalitarianism
World War II (1939-1945) U.S.
38. 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
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
Conflict (World War I)
Latin America (1945- Present)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
39. In Italy - Mussolini led the Fascists to power. Stalin became dictator of the Soviet Union and purged the Communist Party of Old Bolsheviks. In Germany - Adolf Hitler established a totalitarian Nazi regime and started the large - scale persecution of
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
The West Between the Wars - Rise of Totalitarianism
40. The Second Industrial Revolution - combined with the growth of transportation by steamship and railroad - fostered a true world economy. Industrial growth and the development of new energy resources led to increased production of consumer goods.
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Marius
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
41. 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
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Athenians
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
42. Women fought for equal rights. Society adopted middle - class values. Unions fought for labor reforms. Mass leisure developed because people had more money.
Revolution and the Enlightenment (1550-1800)
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Society
43. 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
Latin America (1945- Present)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
44. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted Significant Event(s): Great Britain aided government forces against communism Result(s): United States created Truman Doctrine
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
Diocletian and Constantine
The West Between the Wars - Rise of Totalitarianism
45. France's Louis XIV strengthened absolute monarchy in Frnce and limited the rights of religious dissenters. He removed nobles and princes rom royal council and kept them busy with court life. He bribed people to make sure his policies were followed in
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
46. 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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47. Movement: Anglos and Saxons settled in England. Monks came to England to convert the Anglo - Saxons to Christianity. Vikings - Magyars - and Muslims invaded areas of Europe. Cooperation: The Frankish ruler Clovis converted to Christiantiy and gained
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
Julius Caesar
Universities
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
48. People: Moche - Inca Economics: Farming - trade Architecture: Large cities - religious and political structures
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Sulla
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
49. Assyria acquired iro mking from the Hittites; Persia acquired architecture from the Assyrians - Babylonians - and Egyptians; Egypt acquired bronze making from the Hyssops.
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
Conflict (World War I)
50. The __________ in Mesopotamia were the first to develop a system of writing.
Sumerians
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
Second Punic War
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