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300
Yayoi People Organize in Japan
The Yayoi people organize in the country of Japan. -
400
Yamato Controls Japan
Yamato is declared ruler of Japan in Japan -
590
Grand Canal is Built
The Grand Canal finishes construction in China, allowing trade between two major cities. -
604
Prince Shotoku Writes Constitution
Japanese Prince Shotoku writes the Japanese constitution. -
631
Taika Reforms Japan
Emperor Kotoku of Japan makes the Taika Reforms to unite Japan. -
690
Empress Wu Begins Rule
Wu Zetian is declared Empress of China -
918
Koryo Unites Korea
The Koryo Dynasty unites all the people of the known Korean peninsula. -
1150
Chinese Perfect Magnetic Compass
Chinese scientists in China perfect their model of the magnetic compass. -
1211
Genghis Khan Invades China
Mongol ruler Genghis Khan begins his invaision of China. -
1231
Mongols Invade Northern Korea
The Mongol army invades the Northern part of Korea. -
1260
Kublai Khan Rules Mongol Empire
After the death of Genghis Khan somewhere in Asia, his nephew, Kublai Khan, takes over the rule of the Mongol Empire. -
1421
Emperor Yong Le Builds Imperial City
Emperor Yong Le of China orders the construction of an Imperial City for him and his family to live in.