The document summarizes the history and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. It discusses how Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople for strategic reasons. Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its height, reconquering former Roman lands. Justinian also oversaw the codification of Roman law. The Byzantine Empire helped preserve Greco-Roman knowledge and made important contributions to religion, art, architecture, and law before declining due to invasions and eventually falling to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
Indus valley civilisation | Detail Analysis | Early civilisation MDZAFARHASIB
The document provides details about the Indus Valley Civilization:
(1) It developed over 5,000 years ago along the Indus River valley and extended throughout parts of modern day Pakistan and North India. (2) Important sites include Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Dholavira, which had well-planned cities with drainage systems and baked brick homes. (3) The civilization began declining around 1900 BCE possibly due to environmental factors like drought or flooding.
The document summarizes ancient Greek civilization from 2800 BC to 400 BC. It describes the rise and fall of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations on Crete and the mainland. It then discusses the development of city-states and the influence of Homer's epics. Athens and Sparta emerged as the dominant city-states, with Athens developing democracy under Solon and Pericles and defeating the Persians at Marathon and Salamis. However, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta weakened Greece and led to its domination by Macedon.
We covered Origin,Geography and Timeline of Mesopotamia.There were many civilization in Mesopotamia but we only covered Sumerian Civilization because it had been told to us by our faculty.I hope you guys like this!
The Aryans originated in South-Central Asia and invaded parts of India around 1000-500 BCE. They spoke an early form of Sanskrit and lived as semi-nomadic herders. During the Vedic period, Aryan culture combined with indigenous Indian cultures. The Aryans acquired war chariots and weapons, allowing them to dominate much of northern India militarily and establish the caste system. They introduced their male-dominated culture and gods. Under the Mauryan dynasty, India developed advanced knowledge in fields like medicine, mathematics, and metallurgy. Women had varying social roles and freedoms depending on region and caste.
The document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Byzantine Empire. It begins by explaining how Constantine established Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century CE. It then discusses key figures like Justinian and military campaigns that expanded the empire's reach before eventually declining due to invasions and loss of territory. The document also summarizes the development of Kievan Rus' and how it was influenced by interactions with Scandinavians and later conversion to Orthodox Christianity influenced by the Byzantine Empire.
The document summarizes the history and achievements of the Byzantine Empire. It discusses how Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople for strategic reasons. Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its height, reconquering former Roman lands. Justinian also oversaw the codification of Roman law. The Byzantine Empire helped preserve Greco-Roman knowledge and made important contributions to religion, art, architecture, and law before declining due to invasions and eventually falling to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
Indus valley civilisation | Detail Analysis | Early civilisation MDZAFARHASIB
The document provides details about the Indus Valley Civilization:
(1) It developed over 5,000 years ago along the Indus River valley and extended throughout parts of modern day Pakistan and North India. (2) Important sites include Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Dholavira, which had well-planned cities with drainage systems and baked brick homes. (3) The civilization began declining around 1900 BCE possibly due to environmental factors like drought or flooding.
The document summarizes ancient Greek civilization from 2800 BC to 400 BC. It describes the rise and fall of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations on Crete and the mainland. It then discusses the development of city-states and the influence of Homer's epics. Athens and Sparta emerged as the dominant city-states, with Athens developing democracy under Solon and Pericles and defeating the Persians at Marathon and Salamis. However, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta weakened Greece and led to its domination by Macedon.
We covered Origin,Geography and Timeline of Mesopotamia.There were many civilization in Mesopotamia but we only covered Sumerian Civilization because it had been told to us by our faculty.I hope you guys like this!
The Aryans originated in South-Central Asia and invaded parts of India around 1000-500 BCE. They spoke an early form of Sanskrit and lived as semi-nomadic herders. During the Vedic period, Aryan culture combined with indigenous Indian cultures. The Aryans acquired war chariots and weapons, allowing them to dominate much of northern India militarily and establish the caste system. They introduced their male-dominated culture and gods. Under the Mauryan dynasty, India developed advanced knowledge in fields like medicine, mathematics, and metallurgy. Women had varying social roles and freedoms depending on region and caste.
The document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Byzantine Empire. It begins by explaining how Constantine established Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century CE. It then discusses key figures like Justinian and military campaigns that expanded the empire's reach before eventually declining due to invasions and loss of territory. The document also summarizes the development of Kievan Rus' and how it was influenced by interactions with Scandinavians and later conversion to Orthodox Christianity influenced by the Byzantine Empire.
Helpful for those preparing for:
UPSC IAS
SSC/CGL
Other Government organisations Exams
Curious Minds who want to know about the Indus Valley or Harrapan civilisation
Sculptural Art of Hoysala Dynasty from Belur Chennakeshava temple, Karnataka, India. Few selected women sculptures with its description is given here.
Follow my instagram handle https://www.instagram.com/sadhishphotography/
The document provides information about three early American civilizations:
The Maya civilization flourished from 250-900 AD in Central America, developing one of the few fully written languages of the Americas as well as advanced mathematical, astronomical and architectural achievements. However, they mysteriously declined around 900 AD.
The Aztec civilization dominated central Mexico from 1250-1521 AD, practicing intensive agriculture and human sacrifice on a large scale while expanding their influence.
The Inca civilization spanned Peru and Chile from 1220-1532 AD, emphasizing a centrally managed economy focused on agriculture and redistribution of wealth over military conquest, with a polytheistic religion centered on sun worship.
- The document discusses major economic, social, and political changes in Europe between 1000-1500 CE, including the rise of cereal agriculture, rise of towns and trade, development of feudalism and manorialism, growth of the Catholic Church and establishment of universities, and the Crusades. Key developments were the growth of agricultural productivity through cerealization, rise of towns and guilds, spread of feudal political structures, founding of universities, and religious Crusades against Muslims and heretics.
The Assyrian Empire originated in northern Mesopotamia and by 900 BCE had established a vast empire across the ancient Near East through effective military force. The Assyrians were the first major military power, inventing many weapons and strategies still used today. Military service was mandatory in their society. Assyrian kings derived divine power from gods and built grand palaces decorated with reliefs depicting ceremonies, conquests, and royal lion hunts to demonstrate their strength and rule. The last great Near Eastern kingdom before interaction with Greece and Rome was the Persian Empire founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE.
Mesopotamia, meaning "between rivers", was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and largely corresponds to modern day Iraq. King Hammurabi was the first king of Mesopotamia. Early settlers formed small villages and towns that grew into large cities with new inventions like writing, wheels, and plows that helped establish the first human civilization. Mesopotamians invented many technologies including writing, the wheel, chariots, sailboats, math, the seeder plow, glass, and money. They also developed an early calendar and had religious beliefs that included gods like Anu, Enlil, Utu, and Inanna for the Sumerians and Marduk
The Byzantine Empire emerged after the fall of Rome, with its capital in Constantinople. It included parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Emperor Justinian expanded the empire through conquest but strained its resources. He also codified Roman law and built churches. The Orthodox Church worked closely with the government. Meanwhile, the prophet Muhammad spread Islam through the Middle East and North Africa. The Quran outlined the religion's beliefs and duties. As Islam expanded through trade and war, conquered lands adopted Islamic culture and governance. Non-Muslims faced restrictions and high taxes. Muslim advances in fields like banking, science, and navigation aided their expansion.
The document discusses the archaeological site of Uruk in Iraq, including the White Temple built on top of the Anu Ziggurat between 3517-3358 BCE. It would have towered over the city and been visible from a great distance. Ziggurats were symbolic and political centers as representations of the gods. The White Temple was rectangular with rooms on either side and three entrances. It was entirely whitewashed inside and out. The document also discusses the later sites of Ur, including the Royal Graves dating between 2600-2000 BCE containing rich burials, artifacts like the Standard of Ur and Queen's Lyre, and the ziggurat of Ur built in 2100 BCE.
The Byzantine Empire preserved classical knowledge from Greece and Rome that was lost in Western Europe. Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople for its strategic advantages. Justinian expanded the Byzantine Empire through military campaigns, doubling its size. He also had Roman law codified and oversaw construction projects like Hagia Sophia that combined Christian and imperial influences. The Byzantine Empire played a key role in preserving Greco-Roman culture and influencing architecture, art, and law in Europe.
Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It was the site of several early civilizations including the Sumerians around 3500 BC. The Sumerians established independent city-states like Ur and Uruk and developed irrigation for agriculture. Later empires that ruled Mesopotamia included the Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. Mesopotamian culture included polytheistic religions, innovations in mathematics and science, and architectural achievements like ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Byzantine Empire lasted from approximately 500 AD to 1453 AD, overlapping with and continuing the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Some key events included Constantine moving the capital to Constantinople in 330 AD, Justinian recapturing land in the 530s AD but the Empire weakening after his death due to plague and invasions. Religious disputes also weakened the Empire, and over time the aggressive Arab Muslims absorbed more territory until the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
The document discusses the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire in India. It explains that Ashoka unified the Mauryan Empire by conquering neighboring kingdoms and established a strong central government. Ashoka adopted Buddhist values like non-violence and respect for all living things, which he spread by inscribing edicts on pillars and walls. The Gupta Empire is described as a "golden age" because of advances in art, literature, science, and mathematics during this period of peace and stability.
The document discusses the Byzantine Empire and its capital Constantinople. Constantinople was ideally located for defense as it was surrounded by water on three sides and had fortified walls. It also lay at a strategic crossroads for trade between Europe and Asia. Life in Constantinople was more advanced than in Western Europe, with public services and a sewer system. Emperor Justinian rebuilt parts of the city after a rebellion and improved infrastructure. He also codified Roman law, the basis for modern legal codes. The state religion was Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which was closely linked to the government. The emperor had authority over the church and religion played a central role in daily life.
Harappa Civilisation and it's Nomenclature,Chronology,theories about Origin.pptxMonika Kargeti
In this PPT, I have discussed the history of Indus Valley Civilisation from it's discovery to different theories about it's origin.
Hope you'll find it helpful.
Early civilisations: Mesopotamia. Different aspect of the Mesopotamian civilisation: cuneiform script, ziggurats, Gilgamesh, Assyrian palaces, Babilonia, Hammurabi, religion, society.
The Assyrian Empire rose to power through effective military tactics that allowed it to expand and protect itself as it grew. When ruled strongly, the empire thrived and conquered much of the Middle East, but internal weaknesses and external enemies eventually led to its decline. By the 7th century BC, a combined attack by the Medes and Chaldeans defeated the Assyrians and destroyed their capital of Nineveh, ending the once mighty empire.
In 176 BC, the Yuezhi were driven from Tarim Besin to westward by the Xiongnu, a fierce people of Magnolia.
The Yuezhi under the leadership of the Kushanas came down from Central Asia and swept away all earlier dynasties of the Northwest in a great campaign of conquest. They established an empire which extended from Central Asia right down to the eastern Gangetic basin.
In Bactria, they conquered the Scythians and the local Indo-Greek kingdoms, the last remnants of Alexander the Great's invasion force that had failed to take India.
From this central location, the Kushan Empire became a wealthy trading hub between the peoples of Han China, Sassanid Persia and the Roman Empire.
Roman gold and Chinese silk changed hands in the Kushan Empire, at a very tidy profit for the middle-men.
The document summarizes the spread of Buddhism and cultural influences from India to Southeast Asia between the 3rd century BCE and 15th century CE. It discusses how Ashoka promoted Buddhism in India, and how Buddhism then spread across Asia via trade routes. Merchant activity introduced Indian religions like Hinduism and Buddhism to Southeast Asia, influencing kingdoms' social structures, languages, and religions. Powerful kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit controlled maritime trade routes. The Khmer Empire was the most powerful, building the city of Angkor, which supported over 1 million people at its height. The document provides details on the rise of the Khmer Empire under Jayavarman II and the construction of monuments like Angkor
Helpful for those preparing for:
UPSC IAS
SSC/CGL
Other Government organisations Exams
Curious Minds who want to know about the Indus Valley or Harrapan civilisation
Sculptural Art of Hoysala Dynasty from Belur Chennakeshava temple, Karnataka, India. Few selected women sculptures with its description is given here.
Follow my instagram handle https://www.instagram.com/sadhishphotography/
The document provides information about three early American civilizations:
The Maya civilization flourished from 250-900 AD in Central America, developing one of the few fully written languages of the Americas as well as advanced mathematical, astronomical and architectural achievements. However, they mysteriously declined around 900 AD.
The Aztec civilization dominated central Mexico from 1250-1521 AD, practicing intensive agriculture and human sacrifice on a large scale while expanding their influence.
The Inca civilization spanned Peru and Chile from 1220-1532 AD, emphasizing a centrally managed economy focused on agriculture and redistribution of wealth over military conquest, with a polytheistic religion centered on sun worship.
- The document discusses major economic, social, and political changes in Europe between 1000-1500 CE, including the rise of cereal agriculture, rise of towns and trade, development of feudalism and manorialism, growth of the Catholic Church and establishment of universities, and the Crusades. Key developments were the growth of agricultural productivity through cerealization, rise of towns and guilds, spread of feudal political structures, founding of universities, and religious Crusades against Muslims and heretics.
The Assyrian Empire originated in northern Mesopotamia and by 900 BCE had established a vast empire across the ancient Near East through effective military force. The Assyrians were the first major military power, inventing many weapons and strategies still used today. Military service was mandatory in their society. Assyrian kings derived divine power from gods and built grand palaces decorated with reliefs depicting ceremonies, conquests, and royal lion hunts to demonstrate their strength and rule. The last great Near Eastern kingdom before interaction with Greece and Rome was the Persian Empire founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE.
Mesopotamia, meaning "between rivers", was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and largely corresponds to modern day Iraq. King Hammurabi was the first king of Mesopotamia. Early settlers formed small villages and towns that grew into large cities with new inventions like writing, wheels, and plows that helped establish the first human civilization. Mesopotamians invented many technologies including writing, the wheel, chariots, sailboats, math, the seeder plow, glass, and money. They also developed an early calendar and had religious beliefs that included gods like Anu, Enlil, Utu, and Inanna for the Sumerians and Marduk
The Byzantine Empire emerged after the fall of Rome, with its capital in Constantinople. It included parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Emperor Justinian expanded the empire through conquest but strained its resources. He also codified Roman law and built churches. The Orthodox Church worked closely with the government. Meanwhile, the prophet Muhammad spread Islam through the Middle East and North Africa. The Quran outlined the religion's beliefs and duties. As Islam expanded through trade and war, conquered lands adopted Islamic culture and governance. Non-Muslims faced restrictions and high taxes. Muslim advances in fields like banking, science, and navigation aided their expansion.
The document discusses the archaeological site of Uruk in Iraq, including the White Temple built on top of the Anu Ziggurat between 3517-3358 BCE. It would have towered over the city and been visible from a great distance. Ziggurats were symbolic and political centers as representations of the gods. The White Temple was rectangular with rooms on either side and three entrances. It was entirely whitewashed inside and out. The document also discusses the later sites of Ur, including the Royal Graves dating between 2600-2000 BCE containing rich burials, artifacts like the Standard of Ur and Queen's Lyre, and the ziggurat of Ur built in 2100 BCE.
The Byzantine Empire preserved classical knowledge from Greece and Rome that was lost in Western Europe. Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople for its strategic advantages. Justinian expanded the Byzantine Empire through military campaigns, doubling its size. He also had Roman law codified and oversaw construction projects like Hagia Sophia that combined Christian and imperial influences. The Byzantine Empire played a key role in preserving Greco-Roman culture and influencing architecture, art, and law in Europe.
Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It was the site of several early civilizations including the Sumerians around 3500 BC. The Sumerians established independent city-states like Ur and Uruk and developed irrigation for agriculture. Later empires that ruled Mesopotamia included the Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. Mesopotamian culture included polytheistic religions, innovations in mathematics and science, and architectural achievements like ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Byzantine Empire lasted from approximately 500 AD to 1453 AD, overlapping with and continuing the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Some key events included Constantine moving the capital to Constantinople in 330 AD, Justinian recapturing land in the 530s AD but the Empire weakening after his death due to plague and invasions. Religious disputes also weakened the Empire, and over time the aggressive Arab Muslims absorbed more territory until the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
The document discusses the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire in India. It explains that Ashoka unified the Mauryan Empire by conquering neighboring kingdoms and established a strong central government. Ashoka adopted Buddhist values like non-violence and respect for all living things, which he spread by inscribing edicts on pillars and walls. The Gupta Empire is described as a "golden age" because of advances in art, literature, science, and mathematics during this period of peace and stability.
The document discusses the Byzantine Empire and its capital Constantinople. Constantinople was ideally located for defense as it was surrounded by water on three sides and had fortified walls. It also lay at a strategic crossroads for trade between Europe and Asia. Life in Constantinople was more advanced than in Western Europe, with public services and a sewer system. Emperor Justinian rebuilt parts of the city after a rebellion and improved infrastructure. He also codified Roman law, the basis for modern legal codes. The state religion was Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which was closely linked to the government. The emperor had authority over the church and religion played a central role in daily life.
Harappa Civilisation and it's Nomenclature,Chronology,theories about Origin.pptxMonika Kargeti
In this PPT, I have discussed the history of Indus Valley Civilisation from it's discovery to different theories about it's origin.
Hope you'll find it helpful.
Early civilisations: Mesopotamia. Different aspect of the Mesopotamian civilisation: cuneiform script, ziggurats, Gilgamesh, Assyrian palaces, Babilonia, Hammurabi, religion, society.
The Assyrian Empire rose to power through effective military tactics that allowed it to expand and protect itself as it grew. When ruled strongly, the empire thrived and conquered much of the Middle East, but internal weaknesses and external enemies eventually led to its decline. By the 7th century BC, a combined attack by the Medes and Chaldeans defeated the Assyrians and destroyed their capital of Nineveh, ending the once mighty empire.
In 176 BC, the Yuezhi were driven from Tarim Besin to westward by the Xiongnu, a fierce people of Magnolia.
The Yuezhi under the leadership of the Kushanas came down from Central Asia and swept away all earlier dynasties of the Northwest in a great campaign of conquest. They established an empire which extended from Central Asia right down to the eastern Gangetic basin.
In Bactria, they conquered the Scythians and the local Indo-Greek kingdoms, the last remnants of Alexander the Great's invasion force that had failed to take India.
From this central location, the Kushan Empire became a wealthy trading hub between the peoples of Han China, Sassanid Persia and the Roman Empire.
Roman gold and Chinese silk changed hands in the Kushan Empire, at a very tidy profit for the middle-men.
The document summarizes the spread of Buddhism and cultural influences from India to Southeast Asia between the 3rd century BCE and 15th century CE. It discusses how Ashoka promoted Buddhism in India, and how Buddhism then spread across Asia via trade routes. Merchant activity introduced Indian religions like Hinduism and Buddhism to Southeast Asia, influencing kingdoms' social structures, languages, and religions. Powerful kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit controlled maritime trade routes. The Khmer Empire was the most powerful, building the city of Angkor, which supported over 1 million people at its height. The document provides details on the rise of the Khmer Empire under Jayavarman II and the construction of monuments like Angkor
Kadeş antlaşmasının gümüş tabletler üzerine yazılı olanları kayıptır. Burada kil tablete yazılı Akadça versiyonu görülüyor.
Burada Hitit Başkenti Hattuşa'nın kapılarından en ilgincini görüyorsunuz. Yerkapı adıyla anılan bu kapı aslında üst üste iki kapı. Surların altında yer alan ve taşlarla kaplı duvarın altındaki yer altı tüneli (71 metre uzunluğunda) kente gizli girişin kapısı. Tam üstünde surların içinden geçilerek girilen sfenksli kapı var. Hitit başkenti Hattuşa’ya giriş için kullanıldığı bilinen 6 kapı var.
Sağ taraftaki resimde Hattuşa'nın giriş kapılarından birisi olan aslanlı kapının bugünkü görünümü yer alıyor. Sol taraftaki resimde ise kapının bilgisayar programları aracılığıyla eski halkine göre çizilmiş biçimi gösteriliyor.
Hattuşa’nın kent planı. Bize göre aşağı taraf Yukarı Kent, yukarı taraf ise Aşağı Kent diye adlandırılıyor. İkisinin ortasında sağda yer alan büyükkalenin üzerinde kral sarayı kompleksi var. Bu resim Hattuşa'nın en yüksek yeri olan Büyükkale üzerinde inşa edilmiş olan kral sarayı kompleksinin rekonstrüksiyonunu gösteriyor. Hattuşa surlar içinde bir kent olmasına karşın Hitit kralının sarayının da ayrıca böylesi surlarla donatılmış olması taht cinayetlerinin ne kadar ciddi olduğunun bir göstergesi.