Byzantine and Islam
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Updated: 15 Oct 2017
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Created byAndrew Hecker
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Byzantine Empire
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Constantine founds new capital of the Roman Empire on ancient Greek city Byzantium. Later to be renamed ConstantinopleRoman Empire divides in half. Eastern Rome based in Constantinople, Western Rome based in RomeWestern Empire falls, Eastern Empire becomes Byzantine EmpireJustinian begins reignMuslims attack ConstantinopleVenetians granted trading rights in Byzantine EmpireThe Great Schism: Latin Roman Church and Greek Orthodox Church excommunicate each otherConstantinople falls to the Ottomans, End of the Byzantine EmpireCrusaders arrive at ConstantinopleDuring the 4th Crusade, Constantinople is capturedIslam
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Muhammad is born in MeccaMuhammad and followers move to Yathrib (Medina) Islam is accepted by the people. this beigns the Islamic calendar.Muhammad and followers move into Mecca, eventually all citizens accept Islam.Muhammad dies, his father in law is elected as successor.Islam spreads throughout North AfricaMuslim Conquest of MesopotamiaMuslim Empire reaches its furthest extent. Battle of Tours prevents further advancesMongols besiege Baghdad
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