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The document discusses major events of the Cold War between the Western powers and the Soviet Union from the 1940s to the 1960s. These events include the Yalta Conference, the Soviets establishing buffer zones in Eastern Europe, the development of nuclear weapons and their testing, the founding of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, the launch of Sputnik, the U-2 incident, the building of the Berlin Wall, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The document also mentions a song by Billy Joel about friendship between Cold War enemies.
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Hinduism developed in India over time from multiple religious traditions and lacks a single founder or set of core ideas. It incorporates concepts like reincarnation, where souls are reborn in new bodies, and karma, the effects of a person's actions. The caste system divided Hindu society into hierarchical groups, and beliefs in reincarnation and karma helped reinforce this social structure.
Asia: Part 2 - China
Confucius was a scholar who wanted to restore order, harmony, and good government through developing good relationships and family ties. He believed that education could transform people and that his teachings could provide the foundation for a trained civil service and bureaucracy to govern China according to his ethical system of right and wrong, which Chinese social order and government became based on.
Asia: Part 3 - Silk Road Trade
The document discusses the Silk Road and how it connected the ancient world through trade. It describes the Silk Road as a caravan of trade routes across Asia that diffused religions like Buddhism and spread technology. Nomadic tribes played a key role in establishing some of the earliest trade along the routes that would become the Silk Road, connecting places like China, India, the Mediterranean, and Europe. The Silk Road allowed for global exchange and cultural blending that created new cultural elements, similar to how the modern globalized economy has led to widespread cultural diffusion and exchange.
Africa and Islam: Part 3 - The Crusades
By 750, most of Spain was controlled by Muslim Moors. In 1093, the Byzantine emperor asked the Pope for help retaking Jerusalem from Muslim rule. The Pope issued a call for the First Crusade, promising forgiveness of sins and rewards in heaven for those who fought. Eyewitness accounts described the brutal battle for Jerusalem, estimating at least 10,000 Muslim infidels were slain within the Temple enclosure and thousands more throughout the city. In 1187, Saladin, a Muslim leader, retook Jerusalem for Islam.
Africa and Islam: Part 1 - Islam
This document discusses Afro-Eurasia and Islam, including trade, the Hijrah, and the five duties of Muslims. It also provides vocabulary related to Islam such as Allah, Muhammad, Muslim, mosque, Quran, and hajj.
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This document discusses Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement in dealing with Hitler at the 1938 Munich Conference. It provides Chamberlain's speech to Parliament explaining his reasons for favoring appeasement, hoping it would allow a peaceful solution and avoid war over Czechoslovakia. However, Churchill and others warned that appeasement would not stop German aggression and would lose opportunities to limit Nazi power. Historians later argued the Munich Agreement was unnecessary as Czech defenses were strong and German generals may have removed Hitler if he pressed forward.
Europe & Christianity
This document covers the history of Christianity in Europe from its origins to the Middle Ages. It discusses the establishment of the early Christian church and its organization. As Christianity spread across Europe, the church grew in power and influence over political leaders. This led to conflicts between the church and kings over issues like who had the authority to appoint bishops. The document also examines the reforms of the Catholic Church during this period and the beginnings of constitutional government.
World at War
The document provides an overview of key events and developments in World War II in Europe and the Pacific theaters from 1942 to 1945. It discusses major battles like Stalingrad and D-Day, as well as Germany's policy towards Jewish people which led to the Holocaust. It also covers the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of the war.
DBQ - African Imperialism
European nations colonized much of Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to industrialization and desires for new markets and raw materials. They competed for control of African territory and resources. As a result, colonial powers divided and conquered Africa, seizing large areas and drastically redrawing the map of the continent and boundaries of ethnic groups. Imperialists believed this would benefit both Europe and Africa through development, increased trade, and ending practices like slavery and tribal warfare. However, others argue colonization mainly benefited Europe's economic interests at the expense of exploiting Africans and permanently altering the continent against their will.
Gandhi
Gandhi led non-violent civil disobedience campaigns in South Africa and India between 1893 and 1948 to fight discrimination and gain independence. He organized protests against pass laws targeting Indians in South Africa, and led nationwide non-cooperation movements in India including boycotts of British goods and salt marches. Gandhi advocated for women's rights and Hindu-Muslim unity in addition to independence. Though sometimes imprisoned, his non-violent tactics grew in popularity and helped India achieve independence from Britain in 1947.
Revolutions in the Arts
This document discusses artistic and cultural movements in Europe between the early 1800s to late 1800s, including Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. Romanticism focused on nature, feelings, and nationalism. Realism portrayed the grim realities of life and protested social conditions. Impressionism was a reaction against Realism, using light and color to capture moments and set moods. The document also contains links to YouTube music videos and prompts the reader to write a journal entry about the feelings inspired by the music.
Nationalism
This document is divided into four sections about nationalism, revolution in the arts, industrialization, and imperialism. It provides information about the types of nationalism, influences of the Enlightenment on Latin American revolutions, and key events in Brazil's independence movement. It also references the French Revolution, Les Miserables, the 1848 revolution in France, and changes in the balance of power in Europe between 1815 and 1871.
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Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India and share some key beliefs. Hinduism developed over centuries without a single founder or set of ideas. It believes in reincarnation, where one's soul is reborn into new lives and karma determines the next life. The goal is to achieve moksha, or perfect understanding. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha after gaining enlightenment. Buddhism rejects Hinduism's caste system and gods, and teaches the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path to achieve nirvana and break the cycle of reincarnation. Both religions spread from India to other parts of Asia.
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- 32. Billy Joel traveled to Leningrad and met a man named Viktor. Both Cold War kids, one can imagine … “We’re not meant to be friends you and me. We’re meant to be enemies. Don’t you know that?” “We didn’t know what friends we had until we came to Leningrad.”
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