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The downfall of the Roman Empire and deposition of the last Roman emperor by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer.
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the early middle ages began with the fall of rome
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Emperor Kammu’s reign (781–806) was a time of political reform and expansion in Japan. He moved the capital to Heian-kyō (Kyoto) to strengthen imperial power and reduce the influence of Buddhist temples, beginning the Heian period, a golden age of Japanese culture.
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In 794, Emperor Kammu moved Japan’s capital to Kyoto (Heian-kyō) to create a fresh, stable government and reduce the power of Buddhist temples in politics. This move began the Heian period, a time of cultural growth and art.
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In 794 the Emperor Kammu moved the imperial capital from Nara to Heian-kyo, now known as Kyoto. This signified the beginning of the Heian period (794–1185CE). During this time, many of the foundations of Japan’s development were laid. Japanese society broke away from the strong influences of, and connections with China. Japanese art and Culture began to flourish.
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Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor primarily due to a combination of political circumstances and his close relationship with the papacy. Pope Leo III, facing political instability and rebellion in Rome, sought Charlemagne's protection. In gratitude, the Pope crowned Charlemagne as emperor on Christmas Day.
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A battle between the Norman army led by William of Normandy and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
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The Minamoto Shogunate (1192–1333) marked the beginning of samurai rule in Japan. Minamoto no Yoritomo became the first shogun, creating a government based on military power and loyalty rather than imperial authority. The shogunate’s headquarters were in Kamakura, far from the imperial court in Kyoto, symbolizing a shift in power from nobles to warriors. This period established the feudal system in Japan, where samurai served local lords (daimyo) in exchange for protection and land.
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famines and plagues such as black plague killed millions of people.
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signed by King John of England under pressure from his rebellious barons on June 15, 1215, at Runnymede.
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The Ashikaga Shogunate (1338–1573) ruled Japan from the Muromachi district of Kyoto. It was a time when the samurai class continued to hold power, but the shogunate was often weaker and less stable than before. The Ashikaga relied on alliances with powerful local lords (daimyo), which led to frequent civil wars, including the Ōnin War that began Japan’s Warring States period. Despite the conflict, this era saw the growth of art, culture, and Zen Buddhism, influencing Japanese art and others.
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He invented movable-type printing press around
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Ruled England known for, having six wives, the English Reformation, and the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
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King Henry VIII established the Church of England by separating it from the authority of the Pope and Rome, primarily for political reasons centered on securing a divorce and a male heir, and to gain control of church wealth.
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The Tokugawa Shogunate (1603–1868) was a period of peace and stability in Japan, ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu and his descendants from Edo (Tokyo). The shoguns maintained strict control, limited foreign contact, and helped Japanese culture and economy grow.