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Page 1: Alexander the Great. (356 BCE-323 BCE) conquered most of the ancient world from Asia Minor to Egypt and India began the Hellenistic culture which was

Alexander the Great

Page 2: Alexander the Great. (356 BCE-323 BCE) conquered most of the ancient world from Asia Minor to Egypt and India began the Hellenistic culture which was

(356 BCE-323 BCE)

conquered most of the ancient world from Asia Minor to Egypt and India

began the Hellenistic culture which was a blending of Greek, Persian,

Indian, and Egyptian influences

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Augustus

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(63 BCE – 14 CE)

First emperor of Rome

(27 BCE – 14 CE)

restored order and prosperity to the Empire after nearly a century of

turmoil

Grandnephew to Julius Caesar

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Julius Caesar

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(100-44 BCE)

Roman general and statesman

is responsible for setting up the imperial system in Rome

his grandnephew was Augustus later took the throne.

Page 7: Alexander the Great. (356 BCE-323 BCE) conquered most of the ancient world from Asia Minor to Egypt and India began the Hellenistic culture which was

Catherine the Great

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An enlightened despot who ruled over Russia

responsible for many positive changes in Russiaas well as securing the country

a warm water port

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Charlemagne

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768-841A.D.

Unified much of W. Europe for the first time since the Roman empire

Crowned “Emperor of the Romans” by Pope Leo III

Responsible for spreading Christianity to much of Europe

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Christopher Columbus

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(1451-1506)

Italian explorer working for Spain

In 1492 crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the

Americas for Spain

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Confucius

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(551-479 BCE?)

Chinese philosopher

writer of The Analectsa collection of moral and social

teachings, including the concept of the Five Relationships.

Also known as Kong Fu Zi

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Hernan Cortez

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(1485-1547)

Spanish conquistador

responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire

claimed much of Central America for the Spanish

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Dalai Lama

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The spiritual leader of the Tibetan sect of Buddhism

considered to be the reincarnation of the bodhisattva,

or "buddha-to-be"

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Elizabeth I

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(1533-1603)

Queen of England and Ireland between 1558 and 1603

She was an absolute monarch

considered to be one of the most successful rulers of all time

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Galileo Galilei

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(1564-1642) Italian astronomer

One of the founders of Europe's scientific revolution

one of his main contributions is the application of the telescope to astronomy

He was able to prove Copernicus’ heliocentric model correct

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Genghis Khan

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(1167?-1227)

One of the Mongol’s greatest leaders

founder of the Mongol Empire

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Ibn Battuta

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(1304-1368)

MUSLIM SCHOLAR – KNOWN FOR EXTENSIVE TRAVELS

OVER 30 YEARS VISITED MOST OF THE MUSLIM WORLD

(including Mali)

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Johannes Gutenberg

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(1400?-1468)

German printer

European pioneer in the use of movable type

Inventor of the printing press

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Louis XIV

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(1638-1715)

Known as the Sun King

he was an absolute monarch that completely controlled France

One of his greatest accomplishments was the building of the palace at

Versailles

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Martin Luther

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(1483-1546)

Theologian and religious reformer

started the Reformation with his 95 Theses

protested church corruption, namely the sale of indulgences

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Niccolo Machiavelli

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(1469-1527) Italian historian, statesman, and political

philosopher of the Renaissance

greatest work is The Prince a book of political advice to rulers in which he

describes the methods that a prince should use to acquire and maintain political power

This book was used to defend policies of despotism and tyranny.

Machiavelli wrote that a ruler should take any action to remain in power, or that “the ends justifies the means.”

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Ferdinand Magellan

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(1480?-1521)

Spanish explorer

first to circumnavigate the globe

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Mansa Musa

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Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa

made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca

established trade routes to the Middle East

Helped bring Islam to Africa

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Marco Polo

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(1254-1324)

Italian explorer and author

He made numerous trips to China and returned to Europe to write of his

journeys

responsible for much of the knowledge exchanged between Europe and China

during this time period

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Michelangelo

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(1475-1564)

An Italian sculptor, painter, poet, engineer, and architect.

Famous works include the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the sculpture of the biblical character David.

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Muhammad

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Prophet of Allah

founder of Islam

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Pericles

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(495? BCE-429? BCE)

Athenian statesman

the central ruler of Athens during its golden age that occurred in the 5th century BCE.

the central patron behind many of their achievements

a very skilled speaker

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Peter the Great

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(1672-1725)

Czar of Russia

He was responsible for the westernization of Russia in the

18th century

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Philip II

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(1527-1598)

King of Spain from 1556 to 1598

Absolute monarch who helped lead the Counter Reformation by persecuting

Protestants in his holdings

sent the Spanish Armada against England

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Pope Urban II

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(1040?-1099)

The head of the Roman Catholic Church

issued the proclamation the began the First Crusade

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Siddhartha Gautama

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(563?-483?BCE) Indian philosopher and the founder of

Buddhism

Siddhartha was born into the Brahmin caste, and by all account led a luxurious lifestyle

Upon reflection, he deduced that desire was the root caused of all suffering

Also known as the Buddha.