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The Hajj |
What: A pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, the holiest city in the Islamic faith. When: Annually on the eighth day of the month of Dhul Al-Hijjah in the muslim calendar. Where: The city of Mecca. Significance: This is the fifth pillar in the five pillars of Islam, and is mandatory for all Muslims who are able to make the trip. It symbolizes the lessons taught by Muhammad. |
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feudalism |
What: A political system, involving lords and vassals. When: Develops in the 8th century, becomes dominant in 10th century Where: Europe Significance: Feudalism allowed lords to give land to vassals, who paid taxes to the lords, and helped them during battle. This provided stability to European countries. |
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Ibn Battuta |
Who: A famous traveller, who started his journey during his pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). When: Born in 1304 Where: Born in Morocco Significance: He is considered to be one of the greatest explorers and travelers of all time, and shared his experiences of Asia and Africa. |
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Tenochtitlan |
What: - island city, surrounded by wateroriginally, the only way to reach it was via boat, but Aztecs built causeways When: 1325- 1521Where: modern day central MexicoSig: is known for being the capital city and religious centre for the Aztec people, also shows a movement of people as groups traveled to settle here due to instructions from the gods |
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Leonardo da Vinci |
Who: Most known for being a painter / inventor of things such as the parachute, or helicopter When: 1452- 1519 Where: Italy , France, RomeSig.: His significance stems from the fact that his legacy lives on even to this day, and he is also known to be a prime example of what it meant to be a “Renaissance man” during the time he lived. In addition, his most famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ are household names that bring a sense of familiarity when mentioned. |
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chivalry |
What: A code of conduct most often associated with Medieval knights When: 1170 - 1220 Where: Europe Sig.: Chivalry became more important as the position of these people became less central to society |
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The Mandan |
When/ Where: North DakotaWhat: North American Tribe Sig: They were located in the center of trade along the upper Missouri River. Their culture was very focused on political, ceremonial and ceremonial activities. could also be connected to the Vikings based on physical features → why is this fact important? |
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Peter the Hermit: |
Who: a small, dirty man who walked around barefoot, living off of fish and wine When: 1050-1115 CE Where: Amiens, France Sign.: He was a preacher in Flanders (now Belgium) He would tell people that all of their sins were going to be washed away. People actually listened to him -he was a preacher of the first crusade -wanted to rescue the Holy Land from the Muslim -Played a key role in the First [who partook in these first crusades?] Crusade as he lead a pilgrimage to liberate the Holy Land. -had trouble controlling his men and they went on a rampage killing Jews |
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Zen Buddhism |
When/Where: 500 CE, China What: A type of meditation Sign: -Focus on teacher and student relationship. do not believe in sutras or doctrineidea, “ you can’t change the world you must adopt to it” Final goal: to achieve a buddha state of mind |
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samurai |
1.situate: Japan during Heian Period (794-1192 CE) 2. significance: stronghold/military power of Japan; protected their lord/master; followed code of behavior called bushido; practiced Zen Buddhism; punished themselves by performing seppuku (ritual suicide by disembowelment); function within society is very similar to Feudal knights in Europe; during Kamakura Period (named after capital city), they held up an important government position called the Shogun (top military commander); took control of government and started a new ruling family |
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The Zuni |
1.situate: South Western America 2. significance: Native American Tribe that share similarities with the Japanese; may have been descendants of or may have been in contact with the migrating Japanese around the Mongolian conquest period; have resemblances in symbols (eg. chrysanthemum), basic words, stories of early history, and blood types; shows contact between the Eastern and Western World |
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capacocha |
1.situate: Andes Mountains in Peru during Inca Empire (1425-1532 CE) 2.significance: ritual that shows the importance of gods in the Incas’ lifestyle; sacrificed children to their gods because they were thought to be the purest form of human beings; frozen bodies of the children (along with Inca artifacts) were found at the peaks of mountains; it was considered honorable to have been chosen as a sacrifice; the ritual was very complex and intricate (a lot of thought went into it), so the Incas viewed the sacrifices to be very important and holy |
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St. Thomas Aquinas: |
Who: Catholic Priest/ TheologiansWhen: 1225-1274 CEWhere: Sig: He believed Aristotle had understood and explained the world better than anyone else had. |
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Zheng He |
Zheng Heeunuch during Yongle Emperor rule and main admiral of massive voyage1371-1433 CE from Chinatraveled on huge “treasure ships”voyages displayed the strength of China, but siphoned off a lot of China’s resources |
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steppe: |
Who: NomadsWhat: A flat grassland When: 1071 Where: North of China Sign: The Steppe served as a natural highway because it was easy to travel across. This is where the Turks came from the North and converted to Islam and eventually conquered the Byzantine empire. The Turks decided to close the pilgrimage route to get to Jerusalem. Who lived in the Steppe? |
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The Crusades |
What: Many people from Europe traveled to the Middle East in campaigns of conquest so people could travel to Jerusalem without being obstructed. There were about four official crusades. When:11-13th Century Where: From Europe to the Middle EastWhy: Crusades where significant because it showed the profound faith that people from Europe, esp. ordinary people. Through their failed crusades, they learned the limits of their technology which was a catalyst to innovate their society through new inventions, such as the Wagon. This all helped along the transition to the intellectual change, and ultimately to the European expansion. |
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Yelu Chucai: |
Who: Yelu Chucai was a Khitan (a nomadic person), he was able to rule over nomadic people and normal people When: 1189-1243 (12-13th Century) Where: China Why: The Mongols were so angry by how long the Chinese had resisted them that they wanted to kill all of the Chinese and turn China into an empty grassland. Told Mongols that rather than killing the Chinese, that they could do much better by leaving everything and taxing the Chinese -- you'll get really rich and not have to do much. Mongols gave up their plan and did what Yelu Chucai encouraged them to do. Placed officials at the top of the government at China and allowed them to do whatever they want, but they had to pay a tax |
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Seppuku: |
What: a ritual suicide When: 794 to 1185 Where: Japan Sign: This ritual was a demonstration of courage and a means to restore a family’s honor. This ritual happens when one fails his master, therefore owns him their life. |
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Cahokia |
What: Had mounds with skeletons referred to as Monk’s Mounds When: ~900-1250 CE Where: Modern day IllinoisSig: It stood in a position that showed that there was an understanding of a calendar and the passage of time. Also showed that Cahokia was abandoned in 1250 CE and inhabitants migrated away due to overrun of environment |
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Genghis/Chinggis Khan: |
Who: A Mongol army leaderWhen: ~1167-1227 CE Where: From Mongolia (the steppe) but conquered EurasiaSig: He united the Mongols and led them to attack China. This led to conquering Beijing and extending powers to create the largest empire. This also led to the movement of people and trade, which caused the spread of the Bubonic plague. |
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flagellant movement: |
What: People would go to a central square and cough When: 13th-14th century Where: Throughout Europe Sig: People of the Catholic church believed that God was punishing them so they coughed to get rid of sins but it led to diseases spreading more. |
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Abaoji:
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WHAT: Khitan leader.
WHEN: 872-926 AD. WHERE: China. SIGNIFICANCE: Founder of what would become the Liao Dynasty |
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Leif Ericsson:WHAT
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WHAT: Icelandic explorer considered by some as the first European to land in North American, before Christopher Columbus.
WHEN: 970-1020 WHERE: Iceland SIGNIFICANCE: He was exiled from Iceland; brought Christianity to the Viking community in Greenland |
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bubonic plague:
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WHAT: Disease outbreak spread by rodents.WHEN: Early 1330's.WHERE: China.SIGNIFICANCE: Causes fever and a painful swelling of the lymph glands called buboes, which is how it gets its name; Since China was one of the busiest of the world's trading nations, the plague in China would soon spread to western Asia and Europe.
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