HIST 101 (HIST101)

This study guide follows the complete history of the rise of Islam, from the pre-Islamic Bedouins, through Muhammad and his success, to the westward spread of Islamic Ideals.

This study guide follows the entire history of the Viking civilization, including their European raids, and westward expedition.

This study guide follows an in-depth description of the most important of the Christian crusades of the holy land. This includes, but is not limited to: the peasant crusade, the first crusade, the fourth crusade, and the children's crusade.

This study guide follows the rise of the Roman Empire, starting with the end of Etruscan rule, all the way through each Punic war, the greatest and the worst emperors, and ending with the Pax Romana.

This study guide describes the Roman practice of Gladiatorial combat and explains the eventual end of gladiatorial games as a result of the rise of Christianity. We then explain the full rise of Christianity and the key moments that led to it being such a success.