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Mar 1, 632
A New Leader
Muhammad dies and the Muslims elect Abu-Bakr to be first caliph. -
Mar 1, 634
Abu-Bakr Dies
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Mar 1, 634
Shia vs. Sunni
The Shia believe that the caliph should be a descendent of Muhammad while the Sunni supported the Umayyad's. -
Mar 1, 750
Muslim Territory
The Muslim Empire stretched 6,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River. -
Mar 1, 750
Shia - Sunni Split
The Abbasids take over the Umayyads and murder the Umayyad family. -
Period: Mar 1, 750 to Mar 1, 1258
The Abbasid Caliphate
The Abbasids increased their authority by consulting religious leaders. -
Mar 1, 762
Abbasids Consolidate Power
Abbasids move Muslim capital from Damascus to Baghdad. Moving the capital provides access to trade goods, gold, and information. -
Mar 13, 1258
Abbasids Downfall
