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Period: 330 to Jan 1, 1453
Byzantine Empire
Originally split off of Rome, the Byzantine Empire outlasted Western Rome by over 600 years. -
500
Nok's Iron (B.C.E.)
The Nok villigers from Africa were the first to effectively use iron. -
Period: 500 to
West African Empire
The West African Empire, which includes Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. -
Period: 527 to 565
Justinian's Rule
Justinian the First becomes the ruler of the Byzantine Empire. -
570
Muhammad's Birth
Muhammad was born in Makkah. Near the same time, Muhammad's mother dies. -
Period: 570 to Jan 1, 632
The Islamic Foundation
Muhammad's teachings built the foundation of Islam. -
Period: 570 to Jan 1, 632
Muhammad
Muhammad's life, from start to finish. -
Period: 570 to Jan 1, 1492
Islamic Empire
The Islamic Empire, from start to finish. The Muslims are a big part of this group, praying to Muhammad and God. -
Period: Jan 1, 603 to
Persians vs. Byzantine
The war between the Persians and the Byzantine. -
Jan 1, 605
Muhammad's Wife, Khadijab
Muhammad marries Khadijab at age 25. -
Period: Jan 1, 605 to Jan 1, 620
Muhammad the Merchant
At this time, Muhammad is a traveling merchant. -
Jan 1, 610
God's Prophet
Muhammad travels to a mountain, where he becomes a prophet to God. -
Jan 1, 610
Eastern Roman Empire
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Period: Jan 1, 610 to Jan 1, 622
Gabriel, the Angel, Teaches Muhammad
Gabriel teachs Muhammad the lessons of God. -
Jan 1, 622
Muhammad's Hijarah
Muhammad and his group set on a religious journey, called the hijrah. -
Jan 1, 624
Battle of Makkans versus Muslims
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Jan 1, 632
The Final Pilgramage
Muhammad's final pilgramage. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammad's Death
Muhammad dies shortly after his final pilgramage. -
Period: Jan 1, 634 to Jan 1, 750
Islamic Expansion
The Islamic expansion period. This expansion was stopped due to the civil war between the Muslims, and some lost battles. The expansions included Syria, Egypt, NW Africa, Persia, Iraq, Spain, Jerusalem, and Baghad. -
Period: Jan 1, 674 to Jan 1, 716
Siege of Constanople
The battle for Constantinople between the Muslims and the Byzantine Empires. The Muslims failed the attack, and the Byzantine Empire won. -
Jan 1, 732
The Battle of Poiters
The Muslims attack France, but their attack failed. -
Jan 1, 750
Abbasids Conquor Umayyads (Baghad)
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Jan 1, 750
Muslim Books
Muslim bookmakers begin printing the Qur'an and other books of literature. -
Jan 1, 750
Islam and Water Power
Muslims start to use water power. -
Jan 1, 760
The Umayyed Dynasty (Cardoba, Spain)
The start of the Umayyed Dynasty in Spain, a conquered area of the Muslims. -
Jan 1, 1000
Byzantine Empire's Peak
When the Byzantine Empire reached it's highest point in their "legendary status." -
Jan 1, 1076
Kumbi Captured
The Muslims capture Kumbi. -
Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1291
Islamic Crusades
Muslims fight crusades in the Middle East. -
Jan 1, 1240
The Mali Empire
The Mande captured Kumbi and created the Mali Empire. -
Jan 1, 1312
The Ruler, Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa becomes ruler of Mali. -
Jan 1, 1325
Timbuktu's New Mosque
Al-Saheli builds a new mosque in Timbuktu. -
Jan 1, 1350
Arabic in Timbuktu
Timbuktu becomes a center for the Arabic language. -
Jan 1, 1453
Byzantine's Fall
Ottoman takes down Constantinople. This ended the Byzantine Empire. -
Jan 1, 1470
Islam in West Africa
The Islamic religion reaches West Africa due to trade. -
Jan 1, 1492
Granada's Capture
Spainish capture Granada, the last Muslim city in Spain. -
Abu Talib and Khadijah's Deaths
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The Dome of the Rock
Muslims build the Dome of the Rock on top of Jerusalem, angering many Christians. -
Ghana, the Rich Empire
Ghana becomes a rich and wealthy empire. -
The Final Persian War
The final Persian war between the Byzantine and the Persians. -
Period: to Jan 1, 630
Truce with the Makkans
The period of peace between the Makkans and Muslims.