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Regarded as the highest point of Chinese civilization
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The rise of Islam became the largest empire the world had yet known, controlling some of the most important centers of civilization, creating significant impacts on a global scale
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Was the victory won by Charles Martel, ruler of Frankish Kingdoms, over the Muslim invaders from Spain. It was important because the victory secured the status of Christianity in Europe and political dominance.
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Charlemagne is important because of the influence he had in reforming the Catholic Church and political customs of Western Europe. A symbol of efficiency and conquest of unity gained him popularity for the next hundred years.
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Neo-Confucianism was important because it helped eased the conflict between Buddhism and Confucianism. It also influenced philosophical thoughts in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.
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The Song Dynasty was important because it was during this dynasty that the Technological Revolution was able to take place. At this point important advances in technology, science, and engineering were made, like the invention of gunpowder and the compass.
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The break of communion between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
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When William, Duke of Normandy had victory at the battle of Hastings, it resulted in significant political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles.
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The battle where the Seljuk Turks was against the Byzantines. It was followed by the conquest of Seljuk to Anatolia which marked the beginning of the end of the Byzantine Empire as a military capable state.