Islam

Muhammed conquers Mecca

May 11, 630

-Known as the ''Conquest of Mecca''
-when Mecca was taken over by the Muslims]
- the revolt was led by Muhammed, the muslim prophet
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquest_of_Mecca

Ali is murdered, creating Sunni/Shia split

Jun 8, 632

-conflict happens after death of Muhammed Ali
-argument of ho would take the place of Muhammed emerged
-some wanted the new leader to be chosen by the muslim community- Sunni
others, thought it should be a descendent or family member of Muhammed- Shia
-The Sunnis had won this argument, but that did not resolve the disagreement -http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2007/02/12/7332087/the-origins-of-the-shiite-sunni-split

Umayyad Empire: The Battle of Tours

Oct 10, 732

-battle against the Franks and Muslims
-led by Frank leader: Charles Martel, and Islam leader: Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman
-Franks succeeded in battle
-Emir died in battle
http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/imperialism/notes/tours.html

The Abbasid Empire Baghdad built as new capital

May 11, 762

-became the capital of Abassid
-key time and place of Islam
-was becoming one of the largest cities in the world
-Soon overtaken by Ottoman Empire: the Brittish
-was destroyed in an invasion of Mongol
-soon overtaken by the Turks
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Baghdad