Ch.8 + Ch.9

  • 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.