Historical Overview

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  • 476

    Ancient Rome

    Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages.
  • 506

    The Gupta Empire

    The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
  • Jan 1, 793

    Vikings

    Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe
  • Jan 1, 1096

    European Christians

    European Christians begin the first Crusade – a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years.
  • Jan 1, 1279

    Mongols

    Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Polynesians

    Polynesians colonize New Zealand
  • Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death

    First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death
  • Jan 1, 1428

    Aztec Empire

    Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico
  • Jan 1, 1438

    Inca Civilization

    Inca civilization emerges in south America

  • Japan

    Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years.