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The Rise and Spread Of Islam

By meghanmillerrr
  • Period: Oct 26, 600 to Oct 26, 1450

    The Rise and Spread of Islam (THESIS)

    The Rise of Islam was a political positive in the regions of South Asia, South East Asia, The Middle East, and Africa. During the postclassical period, the spread of Islam provided unity in the regions it impacted and broke the radical and structured caste-system in India. Islam provided innovation in education, which refined art, acience, and literature. However, Islamic divisions left openings for political expansion that the Europeans would quickly take advantage of.
  • Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad recieved first Revelation

    Muhammad recieved his first revelation, which was the very beginning of the Quran. This was the start to the powerful force of Islam. Muhammad became the prphet after this point and spread the word of Islam. This shows change because of the new ideas and philosophies that Islam brought to the South East.
  • Jan 1, 630

    Muslims Capture Mecca

    The muslims capture Mecca and expand their territory further. The olalnd that they captured is going tot become the most important land they gain control of when it is developed and utilized. This is a political change becasause they are expanding their empire.
  • Oct 27, 633

    Gained more territory

    The Muslim armies took control of more parts of North Africa. In this they controled the fertile cresent, parts of the byzantine empire, and parts of Persia. This shows continuity because they continued to gain control of more land which expanded their beliefs and political value.
  • Jan 1, 655

    Islam is introduced into North Africa

    At this time, Islam began to spread throughout North Africa. The expansion of Islamic faith into North Africa shows a politicl change because they are expanding their power and influence into new regions.
  • Jan 1, 711

    First Muslim Invasion

    The first Muslim invasion signified the first expansion to the Muslim empire. This shows chage politically, in the fact that the empire is growing and expanding.
  • Jan 1, 750

    Battle of River Zab

    At this time, 750 CE, the Abbasid army captured Baghdad. This showed cahgne over time because the victory of the Abbasid over Umayyad allowed for the further expansion of Islam.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Mansa Musa's Journey

    Being on of the most important Sundoata's, Mansa Musa travelled to Mecca and brought back many important cultural changes. This showed change politically because he brought back many ideas having to do with architecture that influenced future mosques that were built.

  • West African Expansion

    As Islam spread into new parts of the world, such as West Africa. the religion began to gain power because it became better known as a world religion. This shows change because Islam is gaining influence in the world and axpanding their empire.

  • second muslim invasion

    The area the Muslims had hold over weakend because the the fighting between the Arabs and the Umayyads. This shows continuity because the Muslims held onto the power they had and help onto the land that they had.

  • Muhammad returns to his hometown

    In 629, Muhammad returns to his hometown, Mecca, with a group of his followers. The people of Mecca learned to accept Islam and over 10,000 converts joing to religion. This demonstrates change over time because the Islamic faith is spreading and expanding. Originally most of the citizends of Mecca did not watnt to convert, but then did.