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Jan 1, 600
Islamic Caliphates invaded (Europe)
The Islamic Caliphates conquered the swaths of the formal Roman territory. -
Jan 1, 604
Yang Kuang usurps the Sui throne
Emperor Wen's song, Yang Kuang, was a typical tyrant who murdered his father and older brother to seize the throne. (After gaining power, Yang Kuang named himself Emperor Yang.) While Yang's rule spurred many cultural achievements, Yang prioritized economic prosperity over his people, which led to over-expansion and citizens' distrust. -
Jan 1, 610
Grand Canal completed
To transfer goods from southern to northern China, Emperor Yang ordered the construction of a canal that linked the Yellow and Yangzi Rivers. While the result, the Grand Canal, expanded China's economy and capital (first named Chang'an, later Beijing), its labor standards spurred exhuastion and chaos. Over a seven-year building period, the government enlisted 5.5 million people aged fifteen to fifty-five, torturing those who protested. -
Jan 1, 617
Emperor Gong takes Emperor Yang's throne
Emperor Gong, who succeeded Emperor Yang, reigned for only two years before the Sui dynasty collapsed in 618 C.E. and accomplished little (besides over-extension) during his rule. In 618 C.E., Gong surrendered the throne to Li Yuan, also known as Emperor Gaozu, which signaled the Tang dynasty's creation. -
Emperor Wen conquers city-states
Shortly after creating the Sui dynasty, Emperor Wen defeated surrounding city-states to produce a unified China that lasted over three centuries. Advanced tools like protective body armor, incessant drills, and crossbows assisted Wen in his conquest, as did his devoted army of farmers to whom Wen granted land rights. -
Sui Dynasty Begins
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Sui collapse
Public construction projects like the Grand Canal and Great Wall restoration led to commoners' heavy labor and tax payment, which, combined with failed attempts to control North Korea and central Asia, caused those under the Sui to revolt. Li Yuan, a prominent Sui dynasty official, took advantage of the Sui’s instability and snatched Emperor Gong’s throne while his people rebelled. After gaining power, Li Yuan named himself Emperor Gaozu. -
King Arthur 563 - 614 (Europe)
King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. -
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