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Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1500
Five Events
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Apr 17, 1025
The Tale of Genji
The 11th Century Japanese classic written by a Heian court lady known as Murasaki Shikibu. The Tale of Genji has 54 chapters and over 1,000 pages of text in its English translation. No one had ever written a novel, let alone a novel with character development and a complex plot. -
Jun 20, 1227
Genghis Kahn
He was the adoptive son, and heir of Ong Kahn. Successor of Ong Kahn and the great leader of the Mongol Empire. -
Apr 17, 1330
Mali
The Mali civilization was established and naturally, Mali reflects much influence of Ghana in several aspects like politics, religion, economy and so on. The civilization spanned during the thirteenth century to fifteenth century. -
Apr 17, 1348
Black Death
The Black Death is the name given to a disease called the bubonic plague which was rampant during the 14 Century. The Black Death was caused by fleas carried by rats that were very common in towns and cities. The fleas bit into their victims literally injecting them with the disease. Death could be very quick for the weaker victims. -
Apr 17, 1500
Incas
Ancient Civilization that accomplished feats of engineering that were unequaled elsewhere in the Americas. They built large stone structures without mortar and constructed suspension bridges and roads that crossed the steep mountain valleys of the Andes.
