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220
End of Han Dynasty
The end of the Han dynasty refers to the period from 189 to 220 CE, which roughly coincides with the reign of the Han dynasty's last ruler, Emperor Xian. During this period, the Han empire's institutions were destroyed by the warlord Dong Zhuo, and fractured into regional regimes ruled by various warlords, some of whom were nobles and officials of the Han imperial court. -
476
Fall of Rome
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500
5th Century
Beginning of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Greek Golden Age. -
527
Justinian rules Byzantine Empire
Justinian begins to rule the Byzantine Empire -
Jan 1, 622
Rise of Islam
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Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
The battle of the Tours twhich is often called the Battle of Poitiers, was fought on October 10, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army led by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, near the city of Tours, France. -
Jan 1, 1054
1st Schism in Christian Church
An event that led to the separation of the western and other churches. -
Jan 1, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
The 11th century invasion by an army of Norman soldiers. -
Jan 1, 1071
Battle of Mankizert
Fought between the byzantine empire and the seijuk turks on august 26. -
Jan 1, 1095
1st Crusade
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Jan 1, 1258
Mongols Sack Baghdad
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Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo Travels
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Jan 1, 1324
Mansa Musas Pilgrimage
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Jan 1, 1325
Travels to Ibn Battuta
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Jan 1, 1347
Bubonic Plague in Europe
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Jan 1, 1433
End of Zheng Hes Voyage
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Jan 1, 1500
Rise of the Ottomans
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The Beginning of Christianity
Christianity and its teaching begin. -
end of Pax Romana
The end of Pax Romana came after the death of Marcus Aurelius, who was considered as among the great emperors of Rome. After his death, resulted to chaos in the empire due to the megalomaniac tendencies of his son and successor Commodus. The misrule of Commodus resulted to the destabilization of the empire, which eventually led to the assassination of Commodus.
