Domestication is the hereditary reorganization of wild animals and plants. First domesticated animals appeared in Central Asia 15,000 years ago. First successful domestication occurred before 9500 BCE. Neolithic Period (10,000-8,000 BCE) marked beginning of agriculture
Born in Genoa between 1451 and 1453, Columbus learned multiple languages and traveled widely. Married Portuguese noblewoman Felipa Moniz Perestrelo, had two sons. Later took mistress Beatriz Enríquez de Arana, had son Ferdinand
Renaissance in Italy and Europe led to important scientific discoveries. Copernicus proposed heliocentric universe, challenging Ptolemy's theory. Galileo invented thermometer and made significant scientific contributions. Copernicus published his theory of Sun-centered universe in 1543
Netherlands is a country in Northwestern Europe with 18 million inhabitants. Area covers 41,850 km² with 26% below sea level. Official languages are Dutch and West Frisian, with English in Caribbean territories
Columbus searched for a westward route to Asia in 1492. He was inspired by Marco Polo's exploration of Asia. Spain funded his voyages to find new trade routes
MMORPG term coined by Richard Garriott for Ultima Online in 1997. World of Warcraft (2004) helped break MMORPGs into mainstream. Many classic titles from early 2000s remain popular today. Amazon Games' recent push creates new MMORPG landscape