705 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 7th century – 8th century – 9th century |
| Decades: | 670s 680s 690s – 700s – 710s 720s 730s |
| Years: | 702 703 704 – 705 – 706 707 708 |
The year 705 AD was a time of important changes in different parts of the world. Power shifted in China, a new leader took charge in the Umayyad Caliphate, and a new Pope began his role.
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Key Events of 705
Changes in China
- February 20 – In China, a big change happened. A powerful official named Zhang Jianzhi led a sudden takeover, which is called a coup d'état. He removed the Zhang brothers from power. This action brought back Emperor Zhongzong to the throne. This event also marked the end of the Zhou Dynasty, which had been led by Empress Wu Zetian. She was a very powerful woman who ruled China for a short time.
New Leaders and Conflicts
- The Umayyad Caliphate, a large Islamic empire, saw a new leader. The caliph (which means a leader of the Muslim community) Abd al-Malik was followed by his son, al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik.
- A long period of fighting began between the city of Trebizond and the Arabs.
- In the Christian world, Pope John VII became the new leader of the Catholic Church. He took over after Pope John VI.
People Born in 705
- Amoghavajra: He was a Chinese person who became famous as a translator and a Buddhist.
People Who Died in 705
- January 11 – Pope John VI: He was the Pope before John VII.
- November – Wu Zetian: She was the powerful empress who ruled China and whose dynasty ended in 705.
Images for kids
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Pope John VII (705–707)
See also
In Spanish: 705 para niños
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