Events in History

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  • Gupta Empire Destroyed
    458

    Gupta Empire Destroyed

    The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
  • Start of the Middle Ages
    476

    Start of the Middle Ages

    Ancient Rome's Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the Middle Age.
  • Vikings first attack England
    793

    Vikings first attack England

    Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe.
  • Period: 1095 to 1291

    Crusades

    European Christians begin the first Crusade (1095) - a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years.
  • Japan's First Shogun
    1185

    Japan's First Shogun

    Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years.
  • Yuan Dynasty
    1271

    Yuan Dynasty

    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.
  • Polynesians colonise New Zealand
    1280

    Polynesians colonise New Zealand

  • The Black Death
    1348

    The Black Death

    First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death.
  • Aztec Empire
    1428

    Aztec Empire

    Aztec Empire was founded in central Mexico.
  • Inca Civilisation
    1438

    Inca Civilisation

    Inca civilisation emerges in South America