Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages.
784
Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years.
1001
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe
1095
European Christians begin the first Crusade
1200
Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico
1271
Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
1346
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death
1400
Inca civilization emerges in south America
1528
The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns