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Period: 1206 to 1368
Mongol Empire
Founded by Genghis Khan when he united the nomadic steppe tribes of Mongolia, this empire was vastly intricate and expansive, protecting trade along the silk road and enforcing law within its territory. -
1438
Inca Empire Created
Founded in 1438, a South American empire centered around the Andes mountains. Toppled by Spanish Conquistadors and disease brought from the Columbian Exchange. -
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British Empire
One of the most expansive and diverse empires in history, the British empire was ruled by a constitutional monarchy and ruled by 13 leaders of royal succession. The last British colony to be decolonized was Hong Kong. -
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Qing Dynasty
One of many Chinese empires embedded within the dynastic cycle of rule commonly found in Chinese history. Was the last major empire before the Communist and Nationalist groups within China turned it into the Republic of China. -
Zulu Empire Created
An aggressive empire that expanded across most of South Africa. Eventually overtaken by British Imperialistic expansion into South Africa. -
Japanese Empire Created
A violently expansive empire built off of post-Meiji reformed Japan, included islands as far south as New Guinea and territories as far as Northern China.