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Vlamdimir I converted to Christianity, and declared it the religion of the state. Mass conversions happened throughout the empire as the Orthodox Russia Church emerged. The state controlled the church, and Christianity influenced Russian art, music, and icons.
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diplomatic missions were sent to China in 1016, 1033, and 1077
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rise of feudal monarchy in western Europe
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the Crusades: series of holy wars waged by Christians against Muslims
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Chinggis Khan united the mongols under a strong ruler. He prepared for massive conquests and developed a strong military.
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The Magna Carta limited the control of the king by putting feudal rights over the monarchy's claims.
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Caused Mali empire to rise
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Regional kingdoms were fighting over succession and power. Trade was cut off and the Mongols, invaded Kiev. They were the only successful invasion to Russia in the Winter.
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Caused a reputation of wealth, gold freely given by this leader while on his journey which lowered the value of gold
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Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztecs. It was on an island, making it a clever defense that assisted them in conquering other peoples.
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A war between the monarchies of France and England over territory and feudal rights.
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By the 1300's, major African ports had become thoroughly Islamic cities and cultural centers
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A ruler of the Aztecs who promoted spiritual unity, though the idea never took hold
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An alliance made by the Aztecs and two other city-states that was more territory and power to the Aztecs rather than an alliance
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Pachacuti promoted the biggest land expansion in Inca history
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Russia had begun to build up an army in Moscow. Christianity had remained during Mongol rule and the Mongols were pushed out of Russia, giving way for the third Roman Empire to rise.
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Cortez's invasion finally defeated the resistance of the Aztec
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Civil war was triggered by the death of Huayna Capac and his eldest son leaving no clear successor. This war tore up the empire before the conquistadors and lead to the downfall of the empire.
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The Post classic era provided broader and deeper networks of empire and culture interaction across countries, resulting in huge concentrations of wealth, innovations in transportation, policies, and trade practices.These developments contributed to expansion, development of commercial network and spread of cultural between societies.
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Nomadic groups were important as well in creating and sustaining these networks. Furthermore, Islam a new religion, was promoted and spread through trade, warfare, and integration in the post classic period.