Empires

  • Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
    1200

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

    Starting sometime in the 13th century, the date is unclear. The Holy Roman emperor was elected by esteemed nobles called prince-electors.
  • Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
    1200

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

    Sometime in the 13th century, nobles began to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. These nobles were called prince electors.
  • Mexica start conquering an empire
    1345

    Mexica start conquering an empire

    The Aztecs (Mexica) flourished and expanded during this time, but it would not last forever because they failed to incorporate conquered people.
  • Founding of Ming dynast
    Jan 23, 1368

    Founding of Ming dynast

    The Ming dynasty is founded in china. It was a very impactful time period in trade and expansion of china and its population.
  • Founding of Ming dynasty
    Jan 23, 1368

    Founding of Ming dynasty

    The Ming dynasty was a dynasty in china. It was very successful in expanding china and the population and was known for its work in trade.
  • Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
    Aug 21, 1415

    Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire

    This marks the beginning of the Portuguese empire in Africa.
  • End of Zheng He's voyages
    1433

    End of Zheng He's voyages

    After seven voyages, Zheng He completes the ming voyages in 1433.
  • End of Hundred Years' War
    1453

    End of Hundred Years' War

    The conflict between England and France that lasts over a hundred years finally comes to end in 1453 and has a huge impact on both nations.
  • Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
    May 24, 1453

    Ottoman conquest of Constantinople

    Constantinople falls after battling with the ottoman empire and the empire takes over.
  • End of Reconquista
    Jan 2, 1492

    End of Reconquista

    The Spanish reconquista is completed by Ferdinand and Isabella.
  • Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
    1532

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests

    Inca conquests are started by Pachakuti in Cuzco valley.
  • Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
    Feb 14, 1556

    Akbar becomes Mughal emperor

    In the Mughal empire, Akbar succeeds Humayun after death and is crowned the emperor.
  • Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    Mikhail Romanov begins the Romanov dynasty of Russia as the first Tsar.