History

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  • 550

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

  • 793

    Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe

  • 1095

    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.

  • 1192

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

  • 1250

    Polynesians colonize New Zealand

  • 1279

    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.

  • 1348

    First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death

  • 1428

    Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico

  • 1438

    Inca civilization emerges in south America

  • 1453

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