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1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
Intended to be a native Chinese Dynasty, but maintained Mongol practices. The Ming Dynasty ruled over territories that the Mongols had already conquered. -
1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta, starting an empire
Prince Henry the Navigator captured Ceuta with orders from the Pope to convert the residents to Christianity. -
1428
Mexica started conquering an empire
he Mexica began to create an empire by conquering numerous city-states spanning from modern Mexico to Guatemala. -
1433
End of Zheng He’s voyages
Zheng He directed a Ming Dynasty fleet on 7 voyages, but after he died, his resources were redirected to building the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
The first leader of the Incan empire released armies to conquer land in the Andes, ultimately ruling 1,500 square miles of land. -
1438
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Habsburg was always chosen to be emperor. Technically hereditary succession because the throne was passed down to a family member. -
1453
End of Hundred Years’ War
England and France fought over succession for more than 100 years. Ultimately France won but they both encountered benefits and consequences. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed the Conqueror decided to end the Byzantine rule by attacking Constantinople and converting it from a Christain city into a Muslim one. -
1492
End of Reconquista-
The Reconquista ended when Ferdinand and Isabella united and conquered Grenada, ultimately spreading Christianity. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor
A powerful emperor who controlled most of the Indian subcontinent. His policies focused on tolerance and inclusion. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes emperor of Russia
After the death of Ivan the Terrible, there was no clear successor, so the nobles offered royal power to Mikhail Romanov.