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Dionysius Exiguus (A monk) created a new dating system in an effort of understand the dating of easter. The calendar is the most widely used system to count years in the world to present day.
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Li Yuan becomes the first emperor of the Tang dynasty, The tang dynasty ruled China for 300years. China was prosperous and stable during this time.
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Buddhism is accepted as the state religion of China. This is how Buddhism becomes more widely recognised and accepted in the world.
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This was the first use of gun power in war fair. The gun powder was highly effective and started a technological advancement in warfare.
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William the conqueror defeated the last Anglo Saxon king.
He divided England up and gifted it to all his supporters in the war, establishing the first feudal system. -
The doomsday book is the most complete survey of pre industrial world. It gives people a great understanding of how the government, politics and society work in 11th century England.
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This was the first of a series of attacks on Jerusalem, The church wanted to take back the holy land from the Islamic rule. Crusades mark a controversial history of Christianity.
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Signed by King john whilst under pressure from rebellious barons. Marked the first-ever document which established the rights freedoms and privileges of the English people. It outlined that everyone is subject to law even the king. Today it is seen as a symbol of liberty in England
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It was a breakthrough for hygiene standards and advancements in medical practices, as they were forced to as the amount of illness’ among society grew.
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It marked the victory between the English and French’s 100 years war. English were outnumbered by more than 2 to 1 but still managed to win, this is one of the most famous victories for England.