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Unit Three:Global Interactions (1200 - 1650)

The Japanese, Mongol, West African, and European civilizations flowered in this era, establishing legacies whose impacts are felt to this day. Lasting institutions that support global trade, cultural exchanges, and encounters were developed in this period. During this era, the Mongols established the largest empire the world had ever seen. The Plague, associated with Mongol hegemony, devastated societies in China, the Islamic world, and Europe.  Europe experienced a shattering shift in its worldview that brought about the Renaissance and Reformation. Powerful new European states challenged Islamic domination of the Mediterranean world.

A. Early Japanese history and feudalism B. The rise and fall of the Mongols and their impact on Eurasia C. Global trade and interactions D. Rise and fall of African civilizations: Ghana, Mali, Axum, and Songhai empires E. Social, economic, and political impacts of the plague on Eurasia and Africa F. Renaissance and humanism G. Reformation and Counter Reformation H. The rise and impact of European nation-states/decline of feudalism. Case studies: England - Elizabeth I: France - Joan of Arc

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