year 1000

By 13zarneson
  • Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1500

    events

  • Mongol Empire
    Apr 16, 1190

    Mongol Empire

    Who: Genghis Khan
    What: Became the King of the Mongols
    Where: Mongolia
    When: 1190-1227
    Why: Chosen by family
  • Yuan Dynasty
    Apr 17, 1271

    Yuan Dynasty

    Who: Kublai Khan
    What: Took over China and named it the Yuan Dynasty
    Where: Modern day China
    When: 1271-1368
    Why: The only way Mongols could get along is if they fought towards a common goal, thus taking over China.
  • Mansa Musa
    Apr 17, 1300

    Mansa Musa

    Who: Mansa Musa
    What: Mali reached its peak
    When: 1336-1360
    Where: Modern day Mali (West Africa)
    Why: Followed the kingdom of Ghana
  • Aztecs
    Apr 17, 1325

    Aztecs

    Who: Aztecs (in general)
    What: Created city of Tenochtitlan
    When: 1325
    Where: Central Mexico
    Why: First temple by Aztecs
  • Timbuktu
    Apr 17, 1468

    Timbuktu

    Who: Sonni 'Ali
    What: Sonni 'Alí captured Timbuktu
    Where: Central Mali
    When: 1468
    Why: To build up the Songhai from there.