Chinese philosopher who emphasized morality, correctness of social relationships, and sincerity.

Leader of the Hebrews that led them out of slavery and was given a set of life rules by Yahweh (God).

A series of conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453 between England and France.

The most powerful trading company that dominated trade in southern Asia in the 1600s.

A Venetian merchant traveler whose travels recorded in a book inspired future explorers.

Philosopher of ancient China and founder of Taoism (Daoism) which is about finding peace and harmony in life through heaven and earth.

A split within the Catholic Church when two men simultaneously claimed to be the true pope.

A series of wars principally fought in Central Europe (1618-1648), involving most of the countries of Europe.

A political dynasty, banking family, and later, royal house from the Republic of Florence.

Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet.

The greatest nomadic leader of central Asia of all times. Founder & emperor of the Mongol Empire.

A collection of Indian knowledge, hymns, prayers, and religious teachings from 1500 B.C.

Series of conflicts between Persia and Greek city-states that resisted Persia’s tyrannical rule.

Also known as the Pilgrims, they were Protestants that separated from the Church of England and settled in Massachusetts.

King of Macedon. He created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, undefeated in battle.

He established the Yuan Dynasty and became Emperor of China. He was the first non-Chinese Emperor to conquer all of China.

Founder of the religion of Buddhism around 500 B.C.

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage in which Rome was ultimately victorious.

The second and last imperial dynasty to rule over Russia, reigning from 1613 until a 1917 overthrow.

The first Norman King of England. He made it so that the king, rather than the nobles, held ultimate authority.

He was the longest-reigning Chinese emperor ever. His reign brought about long-term stability.

Lessons of morality and philosophy. The basis for Hinduism.

Major war of the late 1600s fought between France and a European-wide coalition, the Grand Alliance.

Inventors of the earliest form of writing, a calendar, & math concepts.

Emperor of the Malian Empire. He expanded Mali’s borders and influence in the 1300s. The wealthiest person of all-time.