To create an accurate timeline of the key events in the origins of Islam leading to the growth of the Islamic Empire, you should choose the chart that shows the correct chronological order of events. In this context, the correct chronological order is:
- 570 CE - Muhammad born in Mecca
- 610 CE - Gabriel visits Muhammad in meditation; Quran is transcribed
- 613 CE - Muhammad begins preaching his revelations from Allah
- 622 CE - Muhammad and his followers’ journey from Mecca to Medina, called Hijra
- 632 CE - Death of Muhammad and transition of power for first caliph; beginning of Sunni-Shiite split in Islam
- 634 CE - Death of first caliph, Abu Bakr
- 661 CE - Beginning of first Islamic Dynasty, Umayyad Dynasty, which marked the beginning of the Islamic Empire
- 1517 CE - Beginning of the Ottoman Empire
Correct chart choice: The first chart provided shows a properly ordered set of events, up to the transition of power and formation of the Umayyad Dynasty.
Why it's correct: All events listed in the first chart appear in the correct sequence, accurately reflecting the historical timeline that describes the emergence of Islam and the subsequent establishment of its empire. The appearance of Muhammad, his revelations, the Hijra, the foundational events after his death, and the establishment of dynastic rule follow logically and chronologically.
Incorrect choices: Other charts listed events in incorrect sequences, leading to inaccuracies in representing historical progressions. Always ensure to cross-check the timelines against known historical facts.
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