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1490CE
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1530CE

Paleolithic Era

— Origins of Humanity and the Stone Age —

Ancient Nubia

3500 BCE - 1500 CE, Sudan
Ancient Nubia

Ancient Nubia was a region along the Nile, known for its rich trade networks, powerful kingdoms, and cultural exchanges with Egypt.

culture
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The Arawak

2000 BCE - 1500 CE, Brazil

This period marks the arrival and establishment of the Arawak people in the region, known for their agricultural practices and social structures.

politics culture
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The Amazonian Tribes

1000 BCE - 1500 CE, Brazil
The Amazonian Tribes

This period encompasses the diverse tribes of the Amazon, known for their unique cultures, languages, and adaptations to the rainforest environment.

culture environment
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Zapotec Civilization

700 BCE - 1521 CE, Mexico
Zapotec Civilization

The Zapotec Civilization was an indigenous Mesoamerican culture known for its cities, writing system, and monumental architecture.

culture
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The Spread of Islam

600 CE - 1500 CE, Global

Islam spread rapidly along the Silk Road, influencing trade, culture, and politics across Asia and beyond.

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Al-Andalus

711 CE - 1492 CE, Spain
Al-Andalus

A period marked by the establishment of a culturally rich and diverse society in the Iberian Peninsula, influenced by various traditions.

culture
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Reconquista

718 CE - 1492 CE, Spain
Reconquista

This period marks the centuries-long effort by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

politics religion
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Swahili Coast Trade Expansion

1000 CE - 1500 CE, Tanzania
Swahili Coast Trade Expansion

The Swahili Coast experienced significant trade expansion, connecting Africa to the Middle East and Asia through maritime routes.

maritime economic
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Medieval Arming Sword

1000 CE - 1500 CE, France
Medieval Arming Sword

Single-handed straight sword used across Europe by knights and soldiers.

military culture
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English Longbow

1100 CE - 1500 CE, United Kingdom

A powerful medieval bow used in England, famed for its role in the Hundred Years’ War.

military culture
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Delhi Sultanate

1206 CE - 1526 CE, India
Delhi Sultanate

The Delhi Sultanate was a Muslim kingdom based in Delhi, India, which established Islamic rule across much of northern India and contributed to Indo-Islamic architecture and culture.

culture
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Golden Horde

1240 CE - 1502 CE, Russia
Golden Horde

A significant political entity that emerged from the Mongol Empire, controlling vast territories in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

politics culture
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Moai Statues

1250 CE - 1500 CE, Chile
Moai Statues

These monumental statues are renowned for their oversized heads and represent the artistic and cultural achievements of the Rapa Nui people. Carved from volcanic tuff, they are scattered across the island.

culture art
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Mamluk Sultanate

1250 CE - 1517 CE, Egypt
Mamluk Sultanate

A medieval Islamic state that ruled Egypt and the Levant, known for its military prowess and architectural achievements.

military culture
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Majapahit Empire

1293 CE - 1527 CE, Indonesia
Majapahit Empire

This period marks the rise of a powerful maritime empire in Southeast Asia, known for its extensive trade networks and cultural influence across the region.

politics culture
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