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Jan 1, 1019
Yaroslav The Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off sisters and daughters for alliances
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Jan 1, 1054
Byzantine empire splits into two
In 1054 the Byzantine Empire split into two, the Eastern and Western parts. This was a religious split resulting in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox -
Jan 1, 1055
Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians
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Nov 19, 1092
Malik Shah dies
Malik Shah was the Sultan of Seljuk. This is important becuase he was an important Muslim soveriegn. His death contributed to the fall of the Seljuk Empire. -
Aug 15, 1096
Beginning of the First Crusade
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Jul 15, 1099
First Crusade captures Jerusalem
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Jan 1, 1156
Moscow emerges as a "crude village"
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Sep 20, 1187
Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade
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Jan 1, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan
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Jan 1, 1240
Mongols capture Kiev
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Jan 1, 1453
Constantinople falls to Ottoman Turks
This is an important event becuase it marks the fall of Constintanople. The Ottoman Turks grew in size and eventually dominated. -
Jan 1, 1480
Russians and Mongols retreat after "bloodless" marking end of Mongol rule in Russia
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Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod
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City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River
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Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia
