"The history of Asia can be seen as the collective history of several distinct peripheral coastal regions such as East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East..."
An overview of the history of Asian civilizations, including ancient civilizations, colonial periods, and modern developments.
Ancient Asian Civilizations: Study of the early civilizations that existed in Asia, such as the Indus Valley Civilization and the Ancient Chinese Dynasties.
Religion and Philosophy: The various belief systems and ideologies that have influenced Asian cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
Asian Geography: Study of the physical, social and human geographic features of Asia, including landforms, climate, natural resources, population, and culture.
Asian Art and Architecture: The different styles, periods, and mediums of art and architecture in Asia, such as the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, and traditional Japanese woodblock prints.
Asia in the Age of Imperialism and Colonization: The political, economic, and social impact of European imperialism on the Asian continent, and the subsequent struggles for independence and sovereignty.
Asian Wars and Conflicts: Study of major conflicts in Asia, including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
The Rise of Modern Asia: The socio-economic, geopolitical, and cultural changes that have occurred in Asian societies since the mid-20th century, including the emergence of China and India as global superpowers.
Women's History in Asia: The status, roles, and achievements of women throughout Asian history, including examples of teaching and leadership roles in India, China, and Japan.
Politics and Governance in Asia: The political systems, ideologies, and leaders of different Asian countries, including Japan, China, India, and the newly formed democracies.
Culture and Society in Asia: Study of how different Asian communities celebrate festivals, religions, and cultural events, and how social customs and values have evolved over time.
Ancient History of Asia: Study of the history of civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Ancient India, China, Japan, Persia, Ancient Egypt and the Hellenistic world.
Asian Economic History: Study of the evolution of the economic systems in Asia.
Asian Environmental History: Study of the relationship between Asia's population and the environment they live in.
Asian Gender History: Study of the role of gender and how it has affected the history of different Asian societies.
Asian Intellectual History: Study of the development of ideas, ideologies, and knowledge systems in Asia.
Asian Labor History: Study of the history of Asian labor movements and the role of labor in society.
Asian Political History: Study of the political events, movements, and traditions in Asian history.
Asian Religious History: Study of the way religion influences society in Asia.
Buddhist Studies: Study of the history, beliefs, and practices of Buddhism.
Central Asian Studies: Study related to the history, culture, politics, and economy of the Central Asia region.
Chinese Studies: Study of China's history, culture, politics, and society.
East Asian Studies: Study of the history, culture, and society of East Asian countries like China, Korea, and Japan.
Indian Studies: Study of Indian history, culture, and society.
Islamic Studies: Study of the history and culture of Islamic civilization.
Japanese Studies: Study of Japan's history, culture, politics, and society.
Korean Studies: Study of the history, culture, politics, and society of Korea.
Maritime History of Asia: Study of seafaring cultures in Asia and the role of the sea in Asian history.
Southeast Asian Studies: Study related to the history, culture, politics, and economy of Southeast Asia.
Sino-American Studies: Study of the relationship between China and the United States over time.
South Asian Studies: Study of the history, culture, politics, and society of South Asian countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Tibetan Studies: Study of the history, culture, and society of Tibet.
War and Conflict in Asia: Study of wars, conflicts, and international politics that shape Asia's history.
Women's Studies in Asia: Study of the social, cultural, and political roles of women in Asian societies.
"The coastal periphery was the home to some of the world's earliest known civilizations and religions, with each of three regions developing early civilizations around fertile river valleys."
"The civilizations in Mesopotamia, ancient India, and ancient China shared many similarities and likely exchanged technologies and ideas such as mathematics and the wheel."
"Cities, states, and then empires developed in these lowlands."
"The steppe region had long been inhabited by mounted nomads..."
"These areas in Siberia were very sparsely populated."
"The Caucasus, Himalaya, Karakum Desert, and Gobi Desert formed barriers that the steppe horsemen could only cross with difficulty."
"While technologically and culturally the city dwellers were more advanced, they could do little militarily to defend against the mounted hordes of the steppe."
"However, the lowlands did not have enough open grasslands to support a large horsebound force. Thus the nomads who conquered states in the Middle East were soon forced to adapt to the local societies."
"The spread of Islam waved the Islamic Golden Age and the Timurid Renaissance, which later influenced the age of Islamic gunpowder empires."
"These include the trade of the Silk Road, which spread cultures, languages, religions, and diseases throughout Afro-Eurasian trade."
"Another major advancement was the innovation of gunpowder in medieval China..."
"...later developed by the Gunpowder empires, mainly by the Mughals and Safavids, which led to advanced warfare through the use of guns."
"The history of Asia can be seen as the collective history of several distinct peripheral coastal regions..."
"These include the trade of the Silk Road..."
"...which spread cultures, languages, religions, and diseases throughout Afro-Eurasian trade."
"...the innovation of gunpowder in medieval China, later developed by the Gunpowder empires."
"The spread of Islam waved the Islamic Golden Age and the Timurid Renaissance..."
"The Caucasus, Himalaya, Karakum Desert, and Gobi Desert formed barriers that the steppe horsemen could only cross with difficulty."
"...the nomads who conquered states in the Middle East were soon forced to adapt to the local societies."