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570
The birth of Muhammad
Muhammad was born into the tribe known as Quraysh. His parents had died and he was taken into the care of his Uncle Abu Talib. -
595
Muhammad married Khadijan
Khadihan was a rich widow and a caravan owner. -
610
Muhammad received his first vision/communication from God at age 40
Muhammad frequently went retreating to a cave for some quiet time and to reflect on his days. This may have been the time he meditated as well. During one of these retreats it is known that this is where he received his first vision/communication from God. After this , this is when Muhammad would share the messages he received with others. -
616
The start of Islam in China
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618
Silk Road Trade Route
Trade Route between China and the Mediterranean. The "Silk Road" was named by Ferdinand Von Richthofen, a German geographer. China silk comprised a huge part of the trade along this route in 1877. -
618
Tang Dynasty
618-907. The Tang Dynasty was known to be the "Golden Age of China". The reason it was known for this was because of the advancements it had in trade and technology. It also had advancements in medicine. Li yuan also known as emperor Gaozu is the one who founded the Tang Dynasty. -
632
Muhammad died
Muhammad died suddenly. Because of his sudden death he did not name his successor. -
960
Song Dynasty
960-1279. Paper money was issued around 1000 by the Song dynasty. They used paper money instead of the use of bronze coins. The Song dynasty happens to be the first government in our world history to issue it. -
1271
Yuan Dynasty
1271-1368. The Yuan Dynasty was ran by Genghis Khans Grandson. Dynasty in China set up by the Mongols under the leadership of Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan conquered southern China. He had full control so he was able to establish the Yuan Dynasty. The ONLY non-Chinese Dynasty -
1368
Ming Dynasty
1368-1644. They were the first Chinese dynasty to not only trade with Europeans but to interact with them as well.
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Qing Dynasty
1644-1911. The last Dynasty of China. The population increased so much from 250 million to 450 Million.
