After Muhammad's death, Abu Baker took over as the new caliph. With 3 other leaders, they ruled the Muslim community. They unified Muslims with military force, and spreading their religion.
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Growth of the Muslim Empire
Conquer more land! Bring me more goods!!
The Muslim Empire continued to grow after Abu's death. The new caliph, Umar, expanded the empire conquered more, goods, and resources. He allowed non-Muslim religions to continue if they payed special tax.
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Ali's Election to Caliphate
I am the new caliph
THIS MEANS WAR!!
We are taking away your rule!
Ali, Muhammad's cousin, became the next caliph but important Muslims changed his rule. This led to war and Ali was killed. The Umayyad dynasty came to rule.
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Schism between Sunnis and Shi'ah
Only Muhammad's family can rule!!
We accept the Umayyad dynasty!
The Umayyad dynasty formed a split between the Sunni and Shi'ah Muslims. Most Muslims, Sunnis, accepted Umayyad's. On the other hand, Shi'ahs believed that only Muhammad's family can rule.
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Battle of Tours
What a great city, Cordoba! I can learn so much.
Umayyad caliphs sent soldiers to conquer Spain, but in the Battle of Tours, the Frankish King sent Muslims back to Europe. Islamic states stayed in Spain and built some of the best buildings. Muslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars often visited the Islamic areas.
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The Golden Age
After Islamic people rebelled against the Umayyads, Abbasid dynasty took over. They focused on trade, learning, and arts; making it a prosperous golden age. Muslim empires split and continued to grow.