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1325
Mexica start conquering an Empire
The Aztecs began to form into a great empire. They fall to the Spanish in the 16 century. -
1356
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
In 1356 Charles the IV decreed that the Emperor was to now be elected by the richest nobles in the empire. -
Jan 23, 1368
Founding of the Ming Dynesty
Zhu Yuanzhang founded the ming dynasty that will last until the 1600s. In this dynasty, China's population increases greatly -
Aug 22, 1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
The Portuguese capture Cueta and begin one of the most influential empires in the world, the Portuguese Empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
In 1431-1433, Zheng He went on his last voyage, after which the Chinese government decided to stop exploring. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
An Incan leader named Pachakuti starts to conquer the surrounding areas of Cuzco and eventually expands thousands of miles. -
May 29, 1453
Ottomans Conquer Constantinople
On this day the Ottoman Empire wins the war and conquers Constantinople, one of the greatest cities in the world. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of Hundred Years' War
This was the end of the famous hundred-year war. This war strengthened the governments of England and France and also ended feudalism. -
Jan 2, 1492
The End of the Reconquista
This was the end of a war of religions where Christianity fought against many other religions. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella won the war with the battle at Granada -
Feb 14, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
This was the day Akbar becomes the Mughal emperor. He ends up reforming and strengthening his government and becomes one of the best Mughal emperors. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov becomes the leader of Russia and his dynasty continues to the 19th Century