1) The Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 divided Africa among European powers and set the stage for the colonization of the continent.

2) Chinese mythology, deeply intertwined with Chinese culture and history, includes deities such as the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, and the Monkey King (Sun Wukong). It incorporates elements of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism and features legendary creatures like dragons, phoenixes, and Qilin.

3) The increasing emphasis on mental health and well-being has led to greater awareness, advocacy, and destigmatization of mental health issues, as well as efforts to improve access to mental health services and support systems.

4) The game of basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 and has since grown into a global sport played at both amateur and professional levels.