Search

Unknown Story

Copy this Storyboard CREATE A STORYBOARD!
Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

Create your own at Storyboard That

The caliphs unify Arabia

The growth of the Muslim Empire

Ali´s election to the caliphate

Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah

The Battle of Tours

The Golden Age

After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia andAbu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.

After Abu Bakr´s death,Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.

After Uthman´s death, Aliibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.

After Ali´s death,Mu’awiyahthe leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.



The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, whereMuslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.


Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.

View as slideshow
Storyboard That Characters Storyboard That

Create your own Storyboard

Try it for Free!

Create your own Storyboard

Try it for Free!

Storyboard Text

  • The caliphs unify Arabia
  • The growth of the Muslim Empire
  • Ali´s election to the caliphate
  • After Muhammad´s death, Muslims had taken control over Arabia and Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father-in-law, was chosen caliph. Abu Bakr had used the military to reunite the community and later completed the unification in Arabia.
  • Schism between Sunni and Shi´ah
  •  After Abu Bakr´s death, Caliph Umar began to spread the empire from conquest. By 643, the Muslim empire was settled throughout Iraq, Persia, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.
  • The Battle of Tours
  • After Uthman´s death, Ali ibn Abi Talib agreed to become the 4th caliph. But, some Muslims disagreed with his rule and this led to civil war. Ali had won one of the battles but also lost supporters, and one of those supporters murdered Ali.
  • The Golden Age
  • After Ali´s death, Mu’awiyah the leader of the Umayyads became the 5th caliph. Most of the Muslims called the Sunnis had accepted him. But the small portion of Muslims called the Shi´ah did not accept him and still today, the two groups disagree.
  • The Battle of Tours in 732 was known for the extension of the Muslim Empire throughout Europe, outside of Spain. The built their capital city known as Cordoba, where Muslim, Jewish, and Christian scholars shared their ideas.
  • Persian Muslims were furious about how Arab Muslims had advantages such as paying fewer taxes and having good jobs so, they overthrew the Umayyads and made a new dynasty called the Abbasids. This time was known for the achievements they fulfilled in subjects such as Literature and Science.
Over 30 Million Storyboards Created
No Downloads, No Credit Card, and No Login Needed to Try!
Storyboard That Family

We use cookies so you get the best experience, Privacy Policy