Golden Age of Islam

The first Caliph of the Islamic Empire was Muhammed?

• True

• False

The Abbasids ruled during the Golden Age

• True

• False

A Vizier was a political role created to:

• lead the religion

• communicate between the people and Caliph

• interpret the Qur'an

• lead wars

The Abbasid Empire Flourished by focussing on trade.

• True

• False

During the Golden Age, the House of Wisdom was characterized by (select all that apply)

• inclusivity

• scholarly exchange of ideas

• translating scholarship into Arabic

Other accomplishments of the Golden Age include: (select all that apply)

• Pharmacies

• Health Care

• Astronomical Observatories

• Hospitals

Genghis Khan and the Mongols conquered Baghdad; ultimately the House of Wisdom was destroyed and throwing the texts in the Tigris River caused it to run black.

• True

• False