World History in 10 Flash Cards: A Quick Revision Guide

1: The world’s first civilizations began in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China.

2: Classical empires like Rome, Persia, Maurya, and Han shaped early global culture and power.

3: Major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—transformed human beliefs.

4: The Middle Ages saw feudalism, Islamic Golden Age, Crusades, and rising Asian & African kingdoms.

5: The Renaissance revived art and knowledge, leading to the Scientific Revolution and new ideas.

6: Explorers like Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan connected continents and expanded global trade.

7: The Industrial Revolution introduced machines, factories, and modern transportation.

8: World War I and II reshaped borders, politics, and global cooperation through the UN.

9: The Cold War created ideological rivalry between the US and USSR, shaping world alliances.

10: Modern globalization connects nations through trade, technology, and communication.