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570
Muhammad
Muhammad was born in Mecca around A.D. 570. He was born into the clan of a powerful Meccan family ,and raised by his grandfather and uncle. At the age of 25 Muhammad became a trader and business manger of a wealthy business women who he later married. Pg.264 -
Jan 1, 1150
Shoguns take control
Shogun's took control during the late 1100's when Japan's two most powerful clans had fought for power.It wasn't till after 30 years of war when the Minamoto family won and the emperor gave a leader the title Shogun. Pg.343 -
Jan 1, 1206
Year Genghis Khan became ruler of mongols
In 1206, temujin accepted the title Genghis khan or "universal ruler" of the Mongol clan. Pg.331 -
Period: Jan 1, 1250 to Jan 1, 1350
The Pax Mongolica
Pax Mongolica or Mongol peace is when the Mongols imposed stability and law and order across much of Eurasia. The Pax Mongolica lasted form the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. Pg.333 -
Jan 1, 1467
Sengoku period in Japan
In Japanese history, which lasted from 1467-1568, is known as the sengoku period. Pg.542 -
Jan 1, 1521
Suleyman the Lawgiver
He was also known as Suleyman the Magnificent. He was a military leader, conquered European city in 1521.pg 510 -
Japan closes borders
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Opium war
Battles of opium war took place at sea. China suffered a humiliating defeat. In 18 42 they signed a peace treaty.pg 806 -
Beginning of sepoy mutiny
The next day, on May 10, 1857, the sepoy mutiny. Pg.793 -
Tang dynasty
Tang Dynasty expands China China becam the richest country in the world. Pg 323
