Created by alperb on Apr 20, 2011
Last updated: 04/24/11 at 03:07 PM
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The fall of Hosni Mubarak, president of Egypt for almost 30 years, has sent a shockwave of both unease and hope throughout the Islamic world. Following the collapse of the Tunisian dictator, Ben Ali, the toppling of Mubarak in the largest Arab country is a major milestone in the modern history of the Middle East and beyond
He was sentenced to death by hanging, after being found guilty and convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Special Tribunal for the murder of 148 Iraqi Shi'ite in the town of Dujail in 1982, in retaliation for an assassination attempt against him.
The fifth President of Iraq, serving from July 16,1979 until April 9, 2003. A leading member of the revolutionary Ba'ath Party, which espoused a mix of Arab nationalism and Arab socialism, Saddam played a key role in the 1968 coup that brought the party to long-term power. He led many violent attacks and was ultimately executed
Terrorists crash planes into several places in the United States. Many people were killed and affected by this event; it was part of the War on terrorism.
The Gulf War begins when the UN's deadline for the Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait expires. UN (US led) forces invade with their famous battle, Operation Desert Storm.
Under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi soldiers invade Kuwait in order to gain control of the area. The United Nations Security Council declared this invasion "absolutely unacceptable".
This refers to the overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the revolution.
Egypt and Syria’s response to the Six Day War; these countries attacked Israel but were again defeated.
Israeli surprise attack on Egypt and Jordan, The Israeli air strike swiftly decimated the opposing forces.
This new country was led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a Turkish Nationalist, who with a rebellion produced a new nation.
Ottoman leaders made a bad decision to ally with the Germans in WWI. When they lost, Ottoman territory split up between the Allies in Europe.
The Ottomans join the Central Powers to form the Triple Alliance and enter WWI.
This treaty ended the Austro-Ottoman War, in which the Ottomans had been defeated in the Battle of Zenta. This treaty marked the beginning of decline for the Ottoman Empire.
In this battle the Spanish defeated the Ottomans
Suleiman the Magnificent took Austria and Vienna, and extended their power to the Mediterranean.
Ottomans now have control in these holy cities.
Ottomans led by Mehmet II gain control. Rename city Istambul.
After capturing Constantinople, renamed the city Istambul.
Unified Muslims from many countires under one ruler
Was led by Pope Urban to conquer the Holy Land for Christianity
The Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantines which allowed for eventual population of Anatolia by the Turks.
This was a division between the Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Roman) churches
Caliph Omar enters Jerusalem and declares Christians and Jews to be equals.
Marks the first Caliph of Islam
Muhammed is visited by the Prophet Gabriel, who revealed to him a verse from the Qur'an. It was after this event that Muhammad proclaimed to be a Prophet of Allah.
Constantine determined the laws and beliefs of Christianity
The father of monotheism is born.