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1. 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.
Julius Caesar
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
2. Egypt used floodwaters for farming; Phoenicia set up a trading empire on the sea; Mesopotamia created irrigation and flood control stystems.
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Environment
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Julius Caesar
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
3. 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.)
Julius Caesar
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
4. 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.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
5. Tudor monarchs brought stability and prosperity to England. The Act of Supremacy was passed. Foreign policy was moderate. Queen Elizabeth Tudor tried to keep Spain and France from becoming too powerful by balancing power.
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
6. 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 West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
Second Punic War
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
7. 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
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The Crusades
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
8. Filled the Senate with his own supporters. Effect: The power of the Senate was weakened - was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
The West Between the Wars - Many countries seek independence from foreign rulers
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
Julius Caesar
9. 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
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
Russian Revolution
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
10. 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.
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
11. 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
The West Between the Wars - Rise of Totalitarianism
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Mycenaeans
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
12. 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
Diocletian and Constantine
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Athenians
13. 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
The West Between the Wars - Rise of Totalitarianism
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
Conflict (World War I)
14. Environment: Location: Crete - Factors: Tidal waves - Origin: Unknown - Trade: Sea trading empire - Regionalism: Government: King - Values - interests - beliefs: Sports - nature - Conflict: With other Greeks - Invaded by Mycenaeans
Diocletian and Constantine
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
15. 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.
Russian Revolution
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
16. Serb forces carried out 'ethnic cleansing' of Muslims. Terrorism became a regular aspect of modern society. Gulf wars. Rwanda genocide. Soviet troops crushed a reform movement in Czechoslovakia. Nicolai Ceausescu was arrested and executed. War on te
Second Punic War
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Conflict
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
17. 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
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Safavids
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Universities
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
18. 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 Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
19. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted Significant Event(s): Great Britain aided government forces against communism Result(s): United States created Truman Doctrine
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
20. 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
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
21. Used his army to seize governmental power. Effect: restored power to the government with a strong Senate - but his actions set the precedent for military coups.
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
The Height of Imperialism - East Asia Under Challenge (1800-1914)
Sulla
22. 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
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Change
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
23. 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
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
24. 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.
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Diocletian and Constantine
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Innovation
25. Growth of mass politics led to the development of new political parties. Labor leaders used ideas of socialism and Marxism to form unions.
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain
The West Between the Wars - Innovations and Jews
26. 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
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Vietnam (1964-1973)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
27. 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.
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Cuba:1962
28. People: Mound Builder - Iroquois Economics: Hunting and gathering - some agriculture Architecture: Longhouses - some urban centers
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Eastern Woodlands
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
29. 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
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: South America
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cooperation
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
30. 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) Vietnam (1964-1973)
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire (400-1300 C.E.)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
31. Seized Manchuria and renamed it Manchukuo - Invaded China Cooperation: Signed Anti - Comintern Pact Conflict: Attacked Pearl Harbor - Conquered Southeast Asia from Indochina to Philippines
World War II (1939-1945) Japan
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Innovation
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1949)
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
32. 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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33. 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.
Julius Caesar
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Industrialization and Nationalism (1800-1870)
34. 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.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Asia and the Pacific (1945- Present)
Russian Revolution
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
35. 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
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Moguls
The West Between the Wars - Nationalism Around the World (1919-1939)
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
36. Occupied Kuril & Sakhalin Islands Took control of much of E. Europe Cooperation: Met w/ Allies at Tehran - Yalta - & Potsdam
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
Ancient Greece (1900 - 133 B.C.E.) Minoans
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
37. 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.
India and China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Marius
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
38. 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
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cultural Diffusion
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Society
The Asian World (400-1500 C.E.)
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
39. 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
India (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Latin America (1945- Present)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
40. People: Plains Economics: Hunting and gathering Architecture: Tepees
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Spartans
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Politics
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Central Plains
41. Assyria developed an empire - wide communication system: Mesopotamia built temples and houses for religious leaders; Palestine adhered to sacred law to maintain separateness.
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Culture
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cooperation
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Economics
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
42. 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.
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Greece (1944-1949)
The Crusades
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Uniformity
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
43. 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
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
Latin America (1945- Present)
Africa and the Middle East (1945- Present)
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
44. 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
World War II (1939-1945) Germany
The World of Islam (600-1500 C.E.)
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Conflict
45. 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/
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
China (3000 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.)
Internationalism (Peace of Paris)
Conflict (World War I)
46. 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.
Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715) Conflict
The Contemporary Western World (1970- Present) Change
Universities
Early African Civilizations (2000 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.)
47. Invaded Ethiopia - Cooperation: Formed Rome - Berlin Axis Conflict: Became German puppet state (northern Italy)
World War II (1939-1945) Soviet Union
World War II (1939-1945) Italy
Mass Society and Democracy (1870-1914) Society
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Korea (1950-1953)
48. People: Anasazi Economics: Extensive farming Architecture: Cliff dwellings
Sumerians
World War II (1939-1945) Italy
The Americas (400-1500 C.E.) Location: Southwest
World War II (1939-1945) U.S.
49. Conflict/Crisis: Refugees escaped from East to West Berlin - Significant Event(s): Soviets built Berlin Wall - Result(s): Berlin Wall Became symbol of divided Germany
The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)
Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
Ancient Greece (1900-133 B.C.E.) Athenians
Cold War and Postwar Changes (1945-1970) Berlin (1961)
50. 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
Diocletian and Constantine
The Muslim Empires (1450-1800) Ottomans
Prehistory to 500 C.E. Cooperation
World War II (1939-1945) Great Britain