1. Seljuk armies take over parts of Asia, Byzantine lands
  2. Eastern and Western Christian churches split
  3. Norman armies conquer England
  4. Armed pilgrims recapture the Holy Land
  5. Toltec empire continues to flourish
  6. Cities in Africa and Europe grow
  7. Commerce across the Sahara in Africa thrives
  8. Chinese culture flowers under the Song dynasty
  9. Ghana Empire in turmoil

5. Toltec empire continues to flourish

The Toltec Indians maintain one of the most successful empires in the world. Their bustling capital city of Tula is a thriving center for commerce. The empire's booming economy has been linked to Tula's growing trade in tools manufactured from a smooth and shiny volcanic rock mined in nearby hills. Tula also boasts many large and beautiful pyramids topped with temples.

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