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Muhammad is born in Mecca.
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Over twelve or so years, the angel Gabriel places the text of the Koran into Muhammad's head.
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Muhammad begins to speak to the Citizens of Mecca about his visits from Gabriel and the Koran.
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Muhammad and his supporter leave to the neighboring city of Medina after Citizens of Mecca target Muslims. This marks the beginning of the Islamic Calendar or the Hijra.
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Under Muhammad's leadership, the people of Medina take over Mecca.
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Abu Bakr is chosen as the successor to Muhammad and is the first caliph.
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Over this time period, the leaders of the Islamic people were relatives of Muhammad, hence the word Rightly. It ends with the assassination of Ali in 656.
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Islamic Forces Beat Byzantine Forces at Damascus. This defeat opens the road for Islamic forces to push through and take the hold lands.
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Throughout this time period, Islamic Forces take Palestine, Mesopotamia, Egypt, North Africa, Persia, and Spain.
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Under the new Omayyad rule the capital is shifted to Damascus.
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Islam splits between the Sunni, the larger group that prefers unrelated to Muhammad but strong leaders, and the Shi'ite, the smaller group who prefers the leaders related to Muhammad. This division will lead to many conflicts and troubles.
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The Omayyad Rule stated when Mu'awihah won a civil war and became the caliph even though he wasn't related to Muhammad.
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Muslim armies advance east into India and West into Spain.
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The Islamic forces attempt to push into France from Spain but are pushed back by King Charles Martel.
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Under the new Abbasid rule, Islam enters a golden age of advancements in science, culture, and economy. While Europe is riding out the dark ages, Islam is expanding on all fronts, both territorially and at home.
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The capital of Islam Shifts to Baghdad.
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Throughout these years, European Forces lead several religiously driven campaigns to take over religious sites and free Christians.
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The Crusaders Successfully take Jeruselum from Islamic Forces.