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1325
The Mexica Start Conquering An Empire
The Mexica believed in deities whom required blood sacrifices so they sacrificed conquered peoples. They later created the Aztec Empire. -
1368
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
A peasant led a revolt against the Yuan dynasty and drove the Mongols away and established the Ming Dynasty. -
1415
Portuguese Capture Cueta, Starting an Empire
Prince Henry the Navigator captured Ceuta, the Moroccan fortress. This city was directly across from Gibraltar on the coast of North Africa. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He's voyages and of the Ming Dynasty's ended with his death but not before establishing a strong Chinese presence in the lands they traveled to. -
1438
Pachakuti Launches Inca Conquests
Pachakuti initiated military campaigns from Cuzco in 1438. He was able to conquer large areas along the Andes. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Using gunpowder, the Ottomans ended the Byzantine Empire at the conquest of Constantinople. -
1453
The End of The Hundred Years' War
After a lengthy war between France and England over succession, both countries left with greater senses of patriotism among other improvements in their systems. -
1492
End of The Reconquista
1492 marked the end of the successful effort to drive out the Muslims that were residing in Spain at the time. -
1520
Holy Roman Emperor elected by Nobles
Charles I was crowned the Holy Roman emperor in 1520 by seven nobles, though the title carried barely any weight. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Emperor Akbar came to power in 1556 and led his empire to be the most dominant in South Asia taking advantage of the Indian Ocean trade. -
Mikhail Romanov Becomes Ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov was offered royal power by other Russian nobles. The Romanov dynasty lasted over three hundred years.