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Jan 1, 1100
Samurai class is established
The new class of warriors that were to protect their daimyos and fight for their clans arose. New beliefs and values emerged with this class which would construct the symbolic figure of Japan. -
Jan 1, 1281
Kamikaze against Mongol Invasions
The second time the great fleets holding ten thousands of men by Kublai Khan were destroyed by 'divine winds’ and therefore were prevented from attacking the samurai armies of Japan. -
Jun 1, 1381
The Peasant Revolt
More than 60,000 peasants marched from Kent & Essex to London causing great destruction, but finally, after a meeting with king Richard II at Mile End, the king agreed to reduce the harshness of some peasant laws, and later the revolt ended. -
Jan 1, 1543
The Namban Trade
Namban meant “southern barbarian” in which the Japanese were referring to the Portuguese traders who they had encountered, shipwrecked on Tanegashima Isle. Since then they had traded various items for Japanese silver and gold, but most importantly introduced European firearms which dramatically changed the future of Japan. -
The Mormon Feudal System is established in England
Aspects of the feudal system had already existed for hundreds of years but in 800CE it became more structured and clearer by William the Conqueror after his victory of the Battle of Hastings. He divided the land and gave it to those who had fought for him and then so on.
