Ancient to modern world

The Ancient to the Modern World

By DaCheetah47
  • The Collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire
    476

    The Collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire

    The fall of the Roman empire and the rise of Islam
    Ancient Rome's Eastern Empire collapses, starting a period in Europe known as the Middle Ages. "The decline and fall of the Roman empire was a convulsion so momentous that even today its influence on stories with an abiding popular purchase remains greater, perhaps, than that of any other episode in history." Tom Holland
  • The fall of the Gupta Empire
    550

    The fall of the Gupta Empire

    Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
    "The causes of the downfall of disappearence of the Guptas were basically not different from those that brought the end many ancient and medieval dynasties. Over and above the usual causes of administrative inefficiency, weak successors and stagnant the fall of the Guptas: dynastic dissensions, foreign inassions and some internal rebellions." http://theonlinegk.wordpress.com
  • Muhammad starts to record the Qur'an
    Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad starts to record the Qur'an

    Muhammad begins to record the most important religious text in Islam --- the Qur'an; he died 22 years later, in 632.
  • Colonisation of New Zealand
    Jan 1, 750

    Colonisation of New Zealand

    Polynesians colonise New Zealand.
  • Norman Army vs the Anglo-Saxons
    Jan 1, 1066

    Norman Army vs the Anglo-Saxons

    William the Conqueror leads a Norman army to defeat the Anglo-Saxons and win control of England.
  • European Christian - First Crusade
    Jan 1, 1095

    European Christian - First Crusade

    The Origins of the First Crusade
    European Christians begin the First Crusade - a millitary expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another seven Crusades over the next 200 years.
  • Inca Civilisation Emerges
    Jan 1, 1100

    Inca Civilisation Emerges


    The Incan Empire Documentary    Inca civilisation emerges from South America.
  • Construction of the Angkor Wat temple starts
    Jan 1, 1140

    Construction of the Angkor Wat temple starts

    Khmer King Suryavarman II starts building the Angkor Wat temple in today's Cambodia.
  • First shogun in Japan
    Jan 1, 1185

    First shogun in Japan

    Japan comes under the rule of its first shogun (a millitary leader); shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years.
  • Mongol tribes unite for the first time
    Jan 1, 1206

    Mongol tribes unite for the first time

    Genghis Khan unites Mongol tribes for the first time.
  • Kublai Khan is declared 'Great Khan'
    Jan 1, 1260

    Kublai Khan is declared 'Great Khan'

    Kublai Khan (grandson of Genghis Khan) is declared 'Great Khan' and becomes a powerful Mongol leader.
  • The Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty
    Jan 1, 1278

    The Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty

    Under the leadership of Kublai Kahn, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in Chin and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
  • Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
    Jan 1, 1299

    Foundation of the Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Empire founded under the rule of Osman I.
  • First Evidence of the Pandemic
    Jan 1, 1347

    First Evidence of the Pandemic

    First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death.
  • Foundation of the Aztec Empire
    Jan 1, 1427

    Foundation of the Aztec Empire

    Aztec History
    Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico.
  • First landing in America
    Jan 1, 1492

    First landing in America

    1492,Colombus sighting land (Movie)
    Italian explorer Christopher Colombus reaches the Americas.
  • Destruction of the Aztec Empire
    Jan 1, 1521

    Destruction of the Aztec Empire

    In Search of History - The Aztec Empire
    Spanish forces destroy the Aztec Empire in central America.
  • The Moghul Empire
    Jan 1, 1526

    The Moghul Empire

    The Moghul Empire is established in India.
  • Foundation of the Holy Roman Empire

    Foundation of the Holy Roman Empire

    Emperor Charlemagne founds the Holy Roman Empire; he was the greatest ruler of Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
  • First Viking attack against England

    First Viking attack against England

    Blood Of The Vikings Full Documentary
    Vikings first attack England, starting a 200-year regime of terror for England and Europe.
  • Foundation of the Angkor/Khmer Empire

    Foundation of the Angkor/Khmer Empire

    Angkor/Khmer Empire founded by King Jayavarman II; under his leadership, the Khmers adopt Hinduism.