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May 15, 610
Muhammad Founds Islam
Islam, which is the world's fastest growing religion, was founded after the Prophet Mohammed was meditating and recieved a message from an angel called Gabriel told him he was a prophet. Muhammad believed it was his destiny to spread the word of this angel and founded Islam, which revolves around the Quran -
May 15, 610
Muhadmmad Founds Islam (cont)
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Period: Jan 1, 1095 to Jan 1, 1291
The Crusades
This is a very important because this was when the Christians tried to overtake the Holy Land from the Muslims. This is important because it shows that even from early times to this very day wars are still being fought over something that promotes peace, religion. Furthermore, this marked a time when the lands were ruled by the Pope and Kings.
http://www8.georgetown.edu/departments/medieval/labyrinth/subjects/crusades/crusades.html
http://crusades.org/
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Jan 1, 1325
Mansa Musa Converts to Islam
Mansa Musa was the richest and most powerful man of his time was the tenth king of Mali. He was a devoted Muslim who even made his pilgrimage to the homeland Mecca. This is an important date because he was the first major influential ruler to be muslim.
http://www.africa.mrdonn.org/mansamusa.html
http://www.blackpast.org/?q=gah/musa-mansa-1280-1337
http://www.worldcat.org/title/mansa-musa-leader-of-mali/oclc/319497439?referer=list_view -
Jan 1, 1453
The Fall of Rome
The fall of rome was one of the greatest moments in history because Rome was one of the biggest Empires of its time and its own size is what costed it in the end. Rome was a very powerful and influential empre. To see such complextion fall was very aweing.The Empire had expanded too greatly and was difficult to control. The citizens had lost in politics, and the capital had been moved to another city, farmers weren't able to produce crops and the people were losing faith in government -
Jan 1, 1453
The Fall of Rome (Cont)
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Period: Jan 1, 1497 to
The Renaissance
The Renaissance was the rehabilitation of learning in Europe. It encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting and gradual but widespream educational reform. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and contributions. The man most closely associated with the Renaissance is Leonardo Da Vinci. -
Period: Jan 1, 1497 to
The Renaissance (Cont)
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May 25, 1497
The Renaissance
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The Birth of Christ (Suppose to be 0001 AD)
This is probably the most important day in the history of humam life. Jesus, who is considered by Christians the son of god, was born a Jew and is the main figure in the Bible. His teachings have influenced the world today more than any others' because Christianity is the largest religion in the world. The timeline placed him at the year 2000.
http://jesuschrist.lds.org/SonOfGod/eng/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/
http://jesus.christ.org/basic-belie -
Chinese discover Gunpowder
This is one of the most amazing yet worst discoveries in the history of the world. Gunpowder was discovered in China by accident as the Chinese were looking for an exilir of immortallity. This event is very important because this is considered the birth of real destruction. For example, before this people faught with swords but, gunpowder was a major advancement from this. Guns gave advantages to the Chinese and eventually the Europeans that enabled them to conquer many other nations. -
