What ended the era of Alexander II’s reforms?

Why was the Great Wall built by the Ming?

King George III of Great Britain sent this diplomat to China to attempt to establish a trading relationship between Britain and Qianlong emperor of China.

When did Zhu Yuanzhang proclaim himself “Taizu,” or the Hongwu emperor?

Who was the leader of the Red Shirts?

The title given to military rulers of Japan— first adopted by Tokugawa Ieyasu:

Why was the city of Timbuktu well known?

The Ming emperor Chengzu (Yongle) moved the capital from Nanjing to where?

What was the oba in Benin?

Under this king, the kingdom of Songhai enjoyed economic prosperity, including expensive North African and European luxuries among the elite.