Exploring the Islamic Empire

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Which of the following cities was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate? Baghdad, Damascus, Cairo, Mecca

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Damascus

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Identify the primary language used for administration and culture in the Islamic Empire during the Abbasid Caliphate.

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Arabic

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Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Islamic Empire to mathematics?
The invention of calculus,
The development of algebra,
The creation of geometry,
The discovery of pi

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The development of algebra

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The Islamic Golden Age is often associated with advancements in which of the following fields? Literature and drama, Science and technology, Military tactics, Political theory

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Science and technology

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Which of the following was a key factor in the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa?
The use of naval power, Trade and commerce, The construction of fortresses, The development of new languages

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Trade and commerce

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What was the primary purpose of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age?

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To act as a library and translation institute

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Which of the following best describes the role of the caliph in the Islamic Empire? A religious leader with no political power, A spiritual and political leader, A military general with limited authority

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A spiritual and political leader

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Which of the following was a key feature of Islamic art during the empire's height?
The use of human figures in religious contexts,
The emphasis on calligraphy and geometric patterns,
The depiction of mythological creatures,
The focus on landscape painting

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The emphasis on calligraphy and geometric patterns

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What was the primary architectural style used in the construction of mosques during the Islamic Empire?

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Islamic

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Which of the following best describes the economic system of the Islamic Empire during its peak? Mercantilism, Trade-based economy, Feudalism, Subsistence agriculture

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Trade-based economy