1. The Rise of the Muslim World

2. Islam, What is it? Began in 632 by the prophet Mohammad in the city of Mecca. The city of Medina Five pillars of Islam Holy Book Koran

3. Rashidun Caliphate Abu Bakr, Uthan, Uthman, Ali Original converts to Islam in the early days in Mecca The only true Islamic World Power 632-661

4. Umayyad Caliphate Held the capital in Damascus Had a centralized Government Had a standard system on currency Strong but late believers in Islam 661-750

5. Abbasid Caliphate Made the first written Koran Held the capital in Bagdad Extremely smart and encourage the understanding of the education world. Was known as a puppet caliphate when the Mongols invaded. 750-1258

6. Locations and Spread of Territory Rashidun Caliphate Umayyad Caliphate Abbasid Caliphate

7. The Mongols In the muslim world it was known as the Illkanate Ruled the Persian area along with the old Abbasid lands Run by a grandson of Genghis Kahn Very cultured centered 1256-1353

8. The Mughals Based in present day India Branch if the Mongol Empire Strong warriors Capital in Delhi Downfall was the British Taj Mahal Built by the sultan 1526-1701

9. Ottoman/ Turks Turks from Anatolia Very fierce warrior but also accommodated to acceptance when in theirs best interest. Religiously very tolerant. Held great respect for culture and art Architecture was extremely important. 1299-1914

10. Safavid Dynasty Was a Shiite Islamic Empire Very in tune with art and culture Constant rivals with the Ottomans Persian roots and very influenced over Persian culture, art, and architecture. 1501-1722

11. Sources Maps- en.wikipedia.org Mongol Information-http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?76915- Ilkhanate-EMPIRE Textbook- World History penitence hall The Mughal-http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/History/Mughals/mughals.html The Safavid-http://www.iranchamber.com/history/safavids/safavids.php