Nomads and Americas

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  • 968

    Tula established by Toltecs

    Tula established by Toltecs
    This is important because the Toltecs would rule their empire from Tula.
  • 1150

    Fall of Tula, disintegration of Toltec empire

    This is important because the Toltec empire would be replaced by the Aztecs as the dominant power in Mexico
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    Mississippian culture flourishes

    This is important because the Mississippian State was “the first large-scale civilization in North-America” (AMSCO 256). This is important because it meant that this area of the world was developing.
  • 1206

    Temujin takes the name of Chinggis Khan; Mongol state founded

    Temujin takes the name of Chinggis Khan; Mongol state founded
    This is important because the Mongol state would grow very large under the leadership of Chinggis Khan
  • 1215

    First Mongol attacks on north China; Beijing captured

    First Mongol attacks on north China; Beijing captured
    This is important because facing China was the first time the Mongols faced well defended cities, and they showed they could handle it.
  • Period: 1219 to 1223

    First Mongol invasions of Russia and Islamic world

    This is important because it shows the continued expansion of the Mongol empire, it would also have an impact on the Russians for a long time going forward.
  • 1227

    Death of Chinggis Khan; Ogden named successor

    This is important because Chinggis Khan was a very important figure for the mongols as he is the one that grew their empire.
  • 1234

    Mongols take all of north China; end of Jin dynasty

    This is important because the Mongols would gain a lots of knowledge and would adopt some chinese culture as their own (Mainly the rulers) because of this.
  • Period: 1240 to 1241

    Mongol invasion of Western Europe

    This is important because it shows the power of the Mongol empire. They were able to take over most of Asia and invade Europe and take a good portion of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
  • 1253

    Mongol victory over Seljuk Turks; rise of Ottoman Turks in Middle East

    The victory over the Seljuk Turks would weaken them and lead to the rise of another dominant power in the Middle East, the Ottoman Turks.
  • 1260

    Mamluks (slave) rulers of Egypt defeat Mongols at Ain Jalut, end of drive west

    Mamluks (slave) rulers of Egypt defeat Mongols at Ain Jalut, end of drive west
    This is important because it meant that the Mongolian empire would stop expanding.
  • Period: 1271 to 1368

    Journey of Marco Polo to Central Asia, China, and Southeast Asia

    This is important because Marco Polo would reveal the riches of China to Europe and eventually inspire Columbus to make his journey.
  • Period: 1274 to 1280

    Failed Mongol invasions of Japan

    This is important because the fact that the Mongols were unable to conquer Japan showed that the Mongols were not invincible and actually on a decline.
  • 1325

    Aztecs established in central Mexico; Tenochtitlán founded

    Aztecs established in central Mexico; Tenochtitlán founded
    This is important because Tenochtitlán was the center of the Aztec civilization and was a vital city for them, both because it was there capital and strategically wise, it was very important.
  • 1350

    Incas established in Cuzco area

    This is important because just like the Aztecs who founded Tenochtitlán as their “home-base”, the Incas would start their military conquests from the Cuzco area.
  • 1438

    Incas dominate Cuzco and southern highlands

    This is important because it is the beginnings of the Incan conquests outwards. The securing of Cuzco in specific was important because that would be their capital.
  • Period: 1440 to 1469

    Reign of Moctezuma I

    His reign is important because he was able to expand the Aztecs out of their traditional domain.
  • Period: 1471 to 1493

    Inca Topac Yupanqui increases areas under control

    This is important because the Inca empire would expand greatly in size and scope with his expansion. He was able to conquer the state of Chimur.
  • Period: 1493 to 1527

    Huyana Capac expands into Ecuador; his death results in civil war

    This is important because the civil war would weaken the
    Incas and make it even more susceptible to european powers over-running them.
  • Period: 1502 to 1520

    Reign of Moctezuma II

    His reign is important because he was the king who encountered the Spaniards and was actually taken captive by the Spaniards. (However, he would eventually die from wounds he suffered from his own people.) Britannica.com