The Spread Of Islam Timeline Political Thesis: Islam's spread from 600 Ce to the present day is arguably the largest spread of a religion but despite islam's spread empires such as china and Europe refused to change their beliefs.

The Spread Of IslamTimeline: Political

Period: Jan 1, 600 to Oct 26, 1299

Muhammad Dies

Jan 1, 633

Muhammad dies after a prolonged illness. The Muslim community elects his father-in-law and close associate, Abu Bakr, as caliph, or successor. This shows change because a new caliph is elected as the leader.

Muslims Enter Africa

Jan 1, 633

Muslims enter the area north of Arabia, known as "Sham," including Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq. This shows continuity because the muslims continue to gain ground and control over time.

Muslims Enter Egypt

Jan 1, 641

Muslims entered Egypt and rout the Byzantine army. Muslims consider their conquest as the liberation of subjugated people, since in most instances they were under oppressive rule. This shows change because the muslims are now attacking and gaining ground for their empire.

Imam Is Killed

Jan 1, 661

Imam Ali is killed, bringing to an end the rule of the four "righteous caliphs": Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali. This also marks the beginning of the Umayyad rule. this is change because the umayyad are now ruling.

Muslims Enter Spain and West India

Jan 1, 711

Muslims entered Spain in the west and India in the east. Eventually almost the entire Iberian Peninsula is under Islamic control. this is continuity because islam was always spreading and they have the iberian peninsula under control now.

Muslims Defeated In Poitiers

Jan 1, 723

Muslims are defeated at Poitiers in France by Charles Martel. This shows continuity because the muslims are in wars and they are defeated in poitiers. This defeat is a sign that the muslims aren't the only empire whos is strong.

Ummayad Rule Broken

Jan 1, 750

The Abbasids take over rule from the Umayyads, shifting the seat of power to Baghdad. This shows change because the umayyad are not in control anymore and the power has shifted

First Crusade

Jan 1, 1096

First Crusade. Pope Urban II in Rome in 1095 received an ambassador from Byzantine Emperor Alexios I in Constantinople seeking urgent help against the Turkish threat. The pope acted promptly and called a crusade with the goals of securing access to the Holy Sites. This shows Change as now the crusades are first starting

Second Crusade

Jan 1, 1147

News of Edessa’s fall stunned Europe, and led Christian authorities in the West to call for another Crusade. Led by two great rulers, King Louis VII of France and King Conrad III of Germany, the Second Crusade began in 1147. This shows continuity because they go back to war in the second crusade like in the first.

Ottoman State

Jan 1, 1299

The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Anatolia, Turkey. This shows change because the ottomans now have their own state.