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300
Yayoi people organize in Japan
The Yayoi people organize in Japan in 300 A.D. -
400
Yamato control Japan
Yamato people take control over Japan in 400 A.D. -
590
Grand canal is built
The Grand canal is built by the Chinese to connect two cities in 590 A.D. -
604
Prince Shotoku writes Japanese constitution
Prince Shotoku writes the Japanese constitution in Japan in 604 A.D. -
631
Taika reforms in Japan
Taika reforms in Japan in 631 A.D. -
690
Empress Wu begins rule
Empress Wu begins her rule over China in 690 A.D. -
898
Earliest known book printed in China
Earliest known book is printed in China in 898 A.D. -
1150
Chinese perfect magnetic compass
The Chinese perfect the magnetic compass in 1150 A.D. -
1211
Genghis Khan invades northern China
Genghis Khan invaded northern China in 1211 A.D. -
1260
Kublai Khan rules Mongol Empire
Kublai Khan becomes the ruler of the Mongol Empire in 1250 A.D. -
1421
Emperor Yong Le builds the Imperial City
Emperor Yong Le builds the Imperial City for the current Emperors family to live in 1421 A.D. -
Manchus conquer Ming dynasty
Manchus people conquer the Ming dynasty in 1644 A.D.