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medieval world: the crusades and culture exchange
part 1: timeline activity
instructions: using the information from your textbook, place these important events in chronological order. write numbers 1 - 8 next to each event.
_ the first crusade begins _ muhammad receives divine messages in a cave _ islamic scholars develop algebra and calculus _ muslims regain control of jerusalem _ muhammad conquers mecca _ paper is introduced through trade with china _ muhammad and his followers flee to medina _ the islamic empire stretches from india to spain

Explanation:

Muhammad received divine messages in a cave around 610 AD. Then he and his followers fled to Medina in 622 AD (Hijra). He conquered Mecca in 630 AD. Paper was introduced through trade with China during the Islamic Golden Age. Islamic scholars developed algebra (but calculus was developed much later in Europe) during the Islamic Golden Age. The Islamic empire stretched from India to Spain during the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. The First Crusade began in 1095 AD. Muslims regained control of Jerusalem in 1187 AD.

Answer:

1. Muhammad receives divine messages in a cave
2. Muhammad and his followers flee to Medina
3. Muhammad conquers Mecca
4. Paper is introduced through trade with China
5. Islamic scholars develop algebra (calculus is incorrect in this context)
6. The Islamic empire stretches from India to Spain
7. The First Crusade begins
8. Muslims regain control of Jerusalem