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Nov 24, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise came to throne
He was Vladimir's son and married off his daughters and sisters to king and princes of Western Europe. These helped him with trade, at the same time he created a legal code tailored to the commercial culture. I choose this because it shows that they could change power succefully. -
Nov 25, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marring off sisters and daughters for alliences
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Nov 24, 1055
Masjid-Jame
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Period: Nov 24, 1055 to Nov 24, 1092
Malik Shah
Malik was thought to be the greatest seljuk sultans. He built the great mosque Masjid-Jame, he also blinded his brother when he revolted against him. I choose this because he is a very important figure durring this time. -
Nov 24, 1095
First Crusade
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Nov 24, 1099
First Crusade capturea Jerusalem
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Nov 24, 1156
Moscow emerges as a "crude village"
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Nov 24, 1187
Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade
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Nov 25, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan
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Nov 24, 1240
Mongols capture Kiev
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Nov 24, 1258
Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians
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Nov 24, 1480
Russians and the Monguls retreat after "bloodless" standoffs marking end of Mongul rule in Russia
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City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River
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Cheif Rurik founded Novgorod
Russian legends say the Slavis invited the Viking chief Rurik to be their king. It was Russia's first important city and this account was given in the Primary Chronicle. I choose this event because it is what started the empire. -
Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod
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Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia
