During the 15th to 18th centuries, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and later the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) were the dominant civilizations in East Asia. The Ming Dynasty was known for its cultural and economic prosperity, as well as its maritime exploration. After the fall of the Ming, the Qing Dynasty, established by the Manchus, expanded China's territory and influence, maintaining control over the region until the early 20th century. Both dynasties played significant roles in shaping the history and culture of East Asia during this period.
During the 15th to 18th centuries, the Ottoman Empire was the dominant civilization controlling vast areas around the Mediterranean Sea, including parts of Southwest Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe. The empire expanded its reach significantly, incorporating diverse cultures and regions, and played a crucial role in trade and politics in the Mediterranean. Its influence shaped the dynamics of power, commerce, and culture in the region during this period.
The Ile-Ife civilization reached its peak around the 12th to 15th centuries, during the height of the Yoruba kingdoms in present-day Nigeria. This period was characterized by artistic, cultural, and political advancements in the region.
Mughal Empire... ( Found in google... Two websites agree but I checked brainly and it's only 2.7/5.0 for rating...) Might want to do more research.
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The Spanish empire had been expaned in the Western Hemisphere during the 15th and 16 century by Charles V.
The Zimbabwe civilization, particularly known for the Great Zimbabwe site, thrived from the 11th to the 15th centuries. It was a significant center for trade, culture, and political power in southeastern Africa. The civilization declined in the late 15th century, likely due to factors such as resource depletion, political changes, and shifts in trade routes. Overall, the Great Zimbabwe civilization lasted approximately 400 years.
on a much larger scale
The Aztec civilization was located in central Mexico, with their capital city of Tenochtitlan situated on an island in Lake Texcoco. They built a powerful empire in the 15th and early 16th centuries before being conquered by the Spanish in 1521.
Greece was not a colony in the traditional sense; rather, it was the birthplace of Western civilization and a dominant ancient civilization itself. However, during various periods, particularly under Ottoman rule from the 15th to the early 19th centuries, Greece experienced foreign domination. In the 19th century, Greece achieved independence and emerged as a modern nation-state.
In the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Moors, primarily composed of Muslim populations from North Africa, began to establish their civilization in the Iberian Peninsula after the Umayyad conquest in 711 AD. They developed a rich culture characterized by advancements in science, philosophy, architecture, and agriculture, particularly during the height of their influence from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The civilization thrived in various regions, notably in Al-Andalus, until the Reconquista culminated in 1492.
Albrecht Dürer worked 15th - 16th centuries.