Iranian Crisis and Birth of Islam

Flashcards covering The Iranian Crisis, the birth of Islam, and related historical events and figures.

When was Mohammad born?

570 AD

Where did Mohammad meet the angel Gabriel?

Mount Hira near Mecca

In what year was Islam born, according to the notes?

622 AD

Who was the first Khalifa after Mohammad?

Abu Bakr

Who made liberal changes to the capital, moving it to Kufa, Iraq?

Ali

Who founded the Ummayyad Dynasty?

Muawiya

Where and when did Yazid kill Husain's family?

Karabala in 680 AD

What were the years of the Safavid Dynasty?

1501-1736

What was the official religion under the Safavid Dynasty?

Shia Islam

What were the years of the Qajar Dynasty?

1785-1921

What were the years of the Pahlavi Dynasty?

1921-1979

Who led the coup that started the Pahlavi Dynasty?

Reza Shah