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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.