World

The World in 1500Beginnings–1500

The World in 1500Beginnings–1500

Section 1Crossing to theAmericas

Section 2Societies of NorthAmerica

Section 3Societies ofWest Africa

Section 4Societies of Europe

Section 5EarlyEuropeanExplorers

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476Western Roman Empire

ends. Over time, Europesplits into small kingdoms.

200sThe Mayaare using

hieroglyphicwriting.

These Native Americansmay well be seeing shipsthis size for the first time.

Americas

About 6 B.C.Jesus of Nazareth isborn. His teachings

become the basisfor Christianity.

400 B.C.–200 B.C.Hopewell culture, whichcreated this mica birdclaw,flourishes in the Midwest.

200B.C.

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