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Important states in western/central Sudan (500–1600 CE) due to trans-Saharan trade.

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Ghana, Mali, Songhay

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Massive epidemic in 14th century Eurasia; possibly bubonic plague or other diseases.

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Black Death

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Famous Muslim traveler of the 14th century who documented the Islamic world.

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Ibn Battuta

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Wind currents across the Indian Ocean: east in summer, west in winter, aiding trade.

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Monsoons

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Beginning of Trans-Saharan trade routes?

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4th Century CE

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Date agriculture developed?

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c. 8000 BCE

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Han Dynasty rule in China

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206 BCE to 220 CE

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Pax Romana in Rome:

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0-180 CE

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Roman capital moved from Rome to Byzantium?

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333 CE

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Fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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476 CE