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1200
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Nobles were able to choose who the emperor was going to be.
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1325
Mexica start conquering an empire
The last Nahua groups settled in Tenochtitlan in Mexico, establishing city-states called altepetls. It was referred to as the Aztec Empire. -
1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
Founded by Ming Taizu, who prided himself on his native Chinese dynasty but used many Mongol practices. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
The capturing of Cueta was a big step in starting the Portuguese Empire. -
1433
Ending of Zheng He´s Voyages
The goal of his voyages was to prove the strength of the Yongle Empire, trading at trading stops. Voyages stopped after his death and resources were focused on the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti, the first great Inca ruler, launched military campaigns from Cuzco. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed the Conqueror created a fort so his cannons could hit harboring ships. The Byzantines were outnumbered, but it took 2 months. Constantinople turned from Christian to Muslim. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
The war between England and France, which France won, over control. -
1492
End of Reconquista
Spanish Christians´ efforts/campaign in regaining the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
The Mughal Dynasty, the dominant power in South Asia, was at its height under Emperor Akbars' rule. His armies controlled most of India. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
After Ivan the Terrible's death, Russian nobles offer power to Mikhail Romanov. The Romanov dynasty continued Russian imperialism.