The 7th Century (601-700)

By otakugirl
  • Jan 1, 607

    The Spread of Buddhism (607)

    Prince Shotoku builds the Horyu-ji temple
    Wanted to spread Buddhism
    Religion became popular
  • Jan 1, 610

    The Great Canal (China)

    Sui construction of Great Canal begins
    Links northern and southern China
    Links Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
  • Jan 1, 613

    The Birth of Islam

    Muhammad begins spreading holy messages
    Received from angels
    Later foundation of Islam
  • Jan 1, 614

    The Fall of Jerusalem

    Jerusalem falls to Khosrau II (Persia)
    A month of siege
    Many Christians slaughtered
  • Jan 1, 622

    The Islamic Hegira

    Muhammad and Muslims go to Medina
    Journey becomes hegira
    1st year of Islamic calendar
  • Jan 1, 630

    The Spread of Islam and Mecca

    Mecca officially accepts Islam
    Becomes holy city
    Islam spreads throughout Arabia
  • Jan 1, 661

    The Shia and the Sunni (Islam)

    Ali is assassinated
    Muslims split into Shia and Sunni
    Shia wanted Muhammad's descendants as caliph
    Sunni thought anyone could be caliph

  • The Fall of the Sui Dynasty (China)

    Sui Dynasty falls
    Tang Dynasty begins (golden age of China)