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Maya- The Maya civilization was a civilization developed by the Maya peoples, and special for its hieroglyphic script—the only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas—as well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system

Tang Dynasty- The Tang dynasty or the Tang Empire was a dynasty of China, led by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Historians regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a golden age of cosmopolitan culture.

Islamic Caphilates-

The Rashidun Caliphate

Abu Bakr

Umar ibn al-Khattab

Uthman ibn Affan

Ali ibn Abi Talib

Kievan Russia-
Kievan Rus' was a loose federation of East Slavic and Finnic peoples in Europe from the late 9th to the mid-13th century, under the reign of the Varangian Rurik dynasty.

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Justinian-Eastern Roman emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the historical Roman Empire.

Theodora- probably the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. Her intelligence and political standpoint are one of the reasons she was so powerful. She used the power and influence of her office to promote religious and social policies that favoured her interests.

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Charles Martel is known as a hero. At the Battle of Tours near Poitiers, France, Frankish leader Martel, a Christian, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe.

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He united much of western and central Europe during the Early Middle Ages. He was the first recognised emperor to rule from western Europe since the fall of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier.

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Feudalism- Feudalism is defined as a Medieval European political, economic and social system from the 9th to 15th century.

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Women binded their feet to become more marriageable and to look like a good mother in law. They wanted their to be narrow/small, pointed and soft.

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Islamic art/ calligraphy/ music- Islamic art has focused on geometric and floral patterns, Arabic calligraphy, rather than on figures, because it is feared by many Muslims that it is sin. Mayan Glyphs consist of glyphs, which were painted on ceramics, walls, carved in wood/stone, and molded in stucco.

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Gothic-Important features are the pointed arch, the ribbed vault, the flying buttress, and stained glass windows which are explained below. Gothic architecture is best known as the style of many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and churches of Europe.

Romanesque-Combining features of Roman and Byzantine buildings and other local traditions, Romanesque architecture exhibits massive quality, thick walls, round arches , sturdy piers , groin vaults , large towers, and symmetrical plans.

Buddhist-The three key elements of Buddhist architecture are Stupas, Viharas and Chaityas.

Russian-
Hagia Sophia- Byzantine architecture is the architecture of the Byzantine Empire, also known as the Later Roman or Eastern Roman Empire. Byzantine architecture was mostly influenced by Roman and Greek architecture.

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Buddhism- As Buddhism spread from China, through Korea into Japan, many Buddhists came to revere Buddha himself as a god.  Statues were made of him and people prayed and sacrificed to them.  This form of Buddhism became known as Mahayana Buddhism.  Most prominent in East Asia, it believed that the holy men, went to heaven when they died where they received the prayers of Buddhists and give them help in times of trouble.  Buddhism had developed, like Hinduism and Christianity.

Catholicism -  Roman Catholic Christianity- Post Classical Era

-Western Europe

-Remained separate from political authorities

-Also known as Latin Christianity

- Similar to Eastern religion through; teachings of jesus, the bible, the sacraments,

a church hierarchy of patriarchs, bishops, and priests.

-Priests could not marry

Feudal Lords and Serfdom Post Classical Era Rome

-Everyone owes someone something

-Highest level: Royalt

-Lowest level: Serfs (not personal property, couldn’t be thrown off land, allowed

to have families)

-Didn’t encourage change or development

Charlamagne- Post Classical Era

Closest anyone has ever gotten to unifying Europe (Since the Schism)