The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
793
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe
1095
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.
1185
Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years.
1279
Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Song Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
1280
Polynesians colonize New Zealand
1348
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death
1428
Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico
1438
Inca civilization emerges in south America
1453
Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages.
