Third Wave Societies 600 CE - 1450
A large part of the story of this period is the spread of three world religions. This Annenberg video will help you understand that process.
Commerce & Culture
This site has some amazing interactive maps that make understanding the Indian Ocean trade network easy and fun.
28 minute, quality video on the Silk, Sand, & Turquoise roads. Useful background info on the Indian Ocean Network (Sea Roads) A very handy timeline of Chinese dynasties.
Great maps and graphics, parts Strayer 1
The Mongol MomentHere's some great stuff from Columbia to help you understand the "Mongol Moment" as we reassess their contributions, and destruction!
Worlds of the 15th Century |
A Game Changer, Islam"Terrible he rode alone,
With his Yemen sword for aid; Ornament it carried none, But the notches on the blade." ~ The Death Feud, an Arab War Song ![]()
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