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The Mongol Empire is remembered as the largest contiguous empire in history.

It's been remebered for several events, including the opening of the Silk Road, which occurred in 130 B.C.E., the conquering of Central Asia and Europe, which lasted between 1206-1294, and Pax Mongolica, a state of peace and stability for whoever lived in any conquered territory.

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The period of time for the Byzantine Empire was from 395 CE to 1493.

The diversion of the Fourth Crusade from the Holy Land to attack, capture, and pillage the Byzantine city of Constantinople divided and dissipated the efforts of the Christians to maintain the war against the Muslims.

The crusades were from 15 August 1096 – 12 August 1099.

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The Silk Road started in 130 B.C.E. and ended in 1453 A.D.

The Silk Road routes stretched from China through India, Asia Minor, up throughout Mesopotamia, to Egypt, the African continent, Greece, Rome, and Britain.

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Residents of Jaffa infected with the plague. 

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The Plague, (also known as the black death) was a disease that lasted from 1346 - 1353

Some major countries that were infected are, North Africa, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, and Germany.

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Sailors looking for a new water route to Asia

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The Age of Exploration lasted from the 15th century to the early 17th century.

Major countries involved were Spain and Portugal who agreed to divide the new world. England and France also had a role in the exploration.