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500
Buddhism is introduced to Japan
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590
Grand Canal links northern and southern China
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618
The Tang Dynasty begins in China
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690
Empress Wu begins rule
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794
The Japanese royal court moves to Heian
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960
The Song Dynasty is founded in China
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1150
The Chinese perfect magnetic compass
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1211
Genghis Khan invades northern China
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1260
Kublai Khan rules the Mongol Empire
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1276
The Mongol Conquest of China is completed
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1421
Emperor Yong Le builds the Imperial City
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Manchus conquer Ming Dynasty
