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Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages.
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The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
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Polynesians colonize New Zealand
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Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe
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European Christians begin the first Crusade – a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years.
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Inca civilization emerges in South America
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Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years.
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Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
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First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death
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Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico
