600-1450 changes and continuities

The Mayan empire collapsed for unknown reasons.

Another early mesoamerican society like the Mexican and tula.

gWas controlled by warlords, but the Song emperor Song Taizu brought them under his control.

Marks the split between the Eastern and Western Churches of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Normans, led by Duke WIlliam the Conqueror, took England and connected England with the rest of Europe more strongly.

THe Byzantine empire was a major empire, but allowed the turks to run their military, this led to there downfall

A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Catholic church in order to take the holy land back from under Islamic rule.

An early mesoamerican society that helped to shape later cultures

medieval revolution of hinduism which created sikhism.

This started the Mongol empire. The Mongols dominated from 1206-1368.

A muslim kingdom based out of Delhi in order to spread Islam's influence.

Baghdad was a major trade point, so when the Mongols took it, they secures there dominance in the area.

Poll's travels spread Chinese goods and culture. This made Europe was to trade with Asia for their luxury goods.

Was a Turkish empire and one of the three gunpowder empires.

Was the major city for the Mexica people. Was also a major religious center.

Made a pilgrimage to Mecca and distributed a hefty amount of gold to people along the way. While showing off the wealth of Mali, Africa, he also lowered the worth of gold.

This shows that Africa did have it's own intellectual ability and divers culture.

Battue's explorations helped to spread knowledge of different cultures.

The ottomans defeated the Byzantines and took the city.