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570
Muhammad is Born
Muhammad, the founder of Islam, is born into a Bedouin culture He later on becomes a merchant and travels all around the Middle East. He finally gets the first circa in 610, and his expansion begins. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammad dies and Abu Bakr is chosen as Caliph
Abu Bakr is chose leader by some Muslims, but others disagree. Since Muhammad left without a clear succession plan, succession will always be a problem in Muslim culture, especially between the Shi'a and Sunni. -
Jan 1, 750
The Abbassid Caliphate Begins
Abbasids wouldbe the peak of Muslim Empire, becoming the Golden Age of their time. Thei advancements in science, arts and politics is far overreaching than any of the other Caliphates. They gain power by overthrowing the Umayyads. -
Apr 26, 1066
William the Conqueror invades Britain and becomes King
This is when Monarchies started. He became the first Norman King of England, therefore William had power beyond seas He implementd a tax system through his Doomsday book. Norman and Briton rivalry was more heated after this. -
Jan 1, 1162
Genghis Khan is Born
The founder of the Mongolian Empire is born, dreaming of uniting the Mongol clans, and expanding as far as the world will let him. He would become one of the most ruthless leaders in history. -
Jan 1, 1227
Genghis Khan Dies
As Genghis Khan dies, the Mongolian Empire loses the centralized leader they need to stay unified. The sons divide up the Empire in four, and rule for 150 years afterwards. -
Jan 1, 1250
Pax Mongolica Begins
Around the 13th century, the period of stabilization in the Mongol Empire began. This was widely used to protect th Silk Road, the most important vein of the economy of the Empire. -
Jan 1, 1336
Ashikaga Shogunate took power
THe Ashkikaga Shogunate in Japan was one of the first signs of separation from Chinese influence from the japanese since the 8th century. This marked the time when there was no more a central govenment, and an aristocratic landonwership ruled Japan. -
Apr 26, 1521
Aztec Empire is defeated by Hernán Cortez
The beginnings of colonialist era start to spur. Hernan Cortez defeats the most powerful Empire in Mexico and in North America, showing the European power. -
Apr 26, 1533
Atahualpa Dies
The Last Incan Emperor dies at the hands of Francisco Pizarro. The Incan Empire crumbles, again showing European dominance over the Natives. Also shows cruelty of the Europeans. -
Chinese Withdraw their Army from Korea
Korea, the Silla Kingdom, decided to give themselves up as tributes if they are left free. Chiese embassies would be monitoring Korea, and implement many Chinese customs. This is how Chinese culture and ways got into Korean culture. They became very influenced by Chinese, even though they were not actually being in control by them. -
Vietnam Wins Independence
Vietnam win their independence from China, and thus leaves from Chinese influence, or does it? Customs and ways persist in Vietnamese culture, even if their cultures are so different, the control of the Vietnamese signified a hallmark in their history. -
Charlemagne Becomes KIng
Charlemagne was the epitome of the Catholic Church. He became the Holy Roman Emperor and went on conquest for the Church. Was always crowned by the Pope.
