1. Expansion of the Islamic Empire 622–750 CE

2. 2 Arabia at the Dawn of Islam 622 CE Mohammad led small group of followers in Arabia Arabia was home to competing tribes Major Arabian Tribes at Dawn of Islam

3. 3 Expanse of Islamic Empire By 750 CE, stretched across the Middle East, North Africa and into Spain Largest empire ever up to that point More than twice as large as the Roman Empire

4. 4 Islamic Empire & Roman Empire Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE Roman Empire in 117 CE

5. How did the Islamic Empire expand? Central Historical Question

6. 6 Expansion of the Islamic Empire