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In 1520 Suleiman became the ruler of the ottoman empire. This is important because his empire enjoyed the golden ages which was important for the spread of islam.
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For centuries the Muslims had controlled Spain until 1492 when the Christians seized the last Muslim stronghold in Spain. This is important because the muslims were not longer in control of spain
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In the 1300's Mongol leader, Timur the Lame led his armies into the Middle East. Timer conquered Muslim lands in the Middle East.
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In 1258 Hulagu the grandson of Genghiz burned Baghdad killing the last Abbassid caliph. The mongols then became muslims.
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In 1216 Genghiz Khan led the Mongols out of Asia into Mesopotamia.This is significant because the mongols became muslims and spread into mesopotamia.
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In 1187 Muslim general Salah al-Din ousted Christians from Jerusalem until his death in 1244. This is important because they kept the Christians from spreading.
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In 1099 a bloody battle between the Christians and Muslims resulted in Christian crusaders captured Jerusalem.
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In 1095 the Seljuks interfered with Christians travelling to Jerusalem led by the Pope. This is important because different religions are interacting
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In 1055 a Seljuk authority controlled Baghdad this is important because he left the abbassid caliph as a figurehead.
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In 900 the Selijuk Turks migrated to the Middle East. This is important because they became muslims.
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In 850 there was a fracture in the Abbassid. In Spain and Egypt independent rulers started ruling Muslims states. This is significant because there was a fracture for the first time in the Islamic Church.
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Prior to 750 the Umayyad family ruled Islam. But in 750 the Abbassids took over and moved to Baghdad. This is significant because it was a change in power
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Despite intial success, In 732 the Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Tours so their invasion of Europe was delayed. However they still controlled parts of Spain.
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The Muslims countined to take over land. In 711 the Muslims crossed Strait of Gibraltar in Spain and went onto Northern France.
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After Muhammad's death the Muslims split into two groups the Sunni and Shiite. The Shiite's were direct successors of Muhammad. Ali became the fourth caliph but was assinated in 661.
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In 632 Muhammad the leader and prophet of the Islam religion died. Muhammad's followers were fell into deep sadness and were lost without him. The Muslim community elected Abu Bakr to take Muhammad's place.
