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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 a blending of Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian influences. Augustus. (63 BCE – 14 CE). First emperor of Rome (27 BCE – 14 CE) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Alexander the Great
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(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.
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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.