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1201
First time the Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
In the Holy Roman Empire, the nobles elect the kings. They did this so the nobles would be protected. -
1368
Start of the Ming Dynasty
The Ming Empire had replaced the Mongol Yuan dynasty. They rebuilt China since the Mongols were seen as barbaric rulers. -
1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta and start an empire
Prince Henry led the conquest of Ceuta by sea. After he kept control of the land and started an empire. -
1428
Mexica Conquests
The Mexica ran many conquests to start and grow the Aztec Empire. They had conquered 450 altepetl, 4-6 million people. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He lead seven great voyages for the Ming Empire. He was sent to promote the Ming Dynasty. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti led the Inca military into conquests from Cuzco. They needed to expand and bring in more people to the empire -
1453
End of the Hundred Years War
The English had attacked the French because of feudal rights. In the end, France came out with the win. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Sultan Mehmed II led the conquest and ended the Byzantine Empire. This established a major Islamic power in western Asia -
1492
End of the Reconquista
Spain was conquered and converted to the Islamic faith. The Christians reclaimed Spain and erased the Islamic artifacts and faith. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Emporer Akbar was the "greatest" leader in South Asia. Akbar ruled more than 100 million people and was very powerful. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov is the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov. He ruled until 7/12/1645 and died 11 days after.
