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Iraq Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

This timeline game is a fun and educational way to learn about the history of Iraq. By placing events in their correct chronological order, players can gain a deeper understanding of the country’s rich past.

  • Players will learn about key events in Iraq’s history, such as the rise of ancient civilizations, the spread of Islam, and modern political developments.
  • The game challenges players to think critically about the sequence of events and how they have shaped Iraq’s identity over time.
  • By playing this game, players can enhance their knowledge of Iraqi history and appreciate the significance of each event in the country’s timeline.
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  • 3500 BCE: Sumerians settle in Mesopotamia
  • 1894 BCE: Babylonian Empire is established
  • 934 BCE: Assyrian Empire rises to power
  • 539 BCE: Persian Empire conquers Mesopotamia
  • 331 BCE: Alexander the Great captures Babylon
  • 247 BCE: Parthian Empire gains control of Mesopotamia
  • 224 CE: Sasanian Empire becomes dominant
  • 633 CE: Arab Muslim conquest of Mesopotamia
  • 762 CE: Abbasid Caliphate moves capital to Baghdad
  • 1258 CE: Mongol invasion and destruction of Baghdad
  • 1534 CE: Ottoman Empire conquers Baghdad
  • 1917 CE: British rule established in Iraq
  • 1932 CE: Kingdom of Iraq gains independence
  • 1979 CE: Ba'ath Party takes control and Saddam Hussein becomes president
  • 1980 CE: Iran-Iraq War begins
  • 1990 CE: First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm)
  • 2003 CE: Saddam Hussein ousted from power
  • 2013 CE: US-led invasion of Iraq
  • 2014 CE: Formation of ISIS
  • 2017 CE: Battle of Mosul leads to ISIS defeat

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