Islamic Empires Quiz

Which caliphate ruled from Damascus and introduced hereditary transmission of office?

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Seljuk Turks

• Ottoman Empire

Which caliphate ruled from Baghdad and believed that a member of the Prophet's family was best qualified to lead the community?

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Seljuk Turks

• Ottoman Empire

Which empire was founded by the Turks and captured Constantinople in 1453?

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

Which empire ruled most of India and built the Taj Mahal?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Seljuk Turks

• Abbasid Caliphate

Which empire reached its height under Suleiman the Magnificent and besieged Vienna in 1529?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Umayyad Caliphate

Which dynasty took control of Egypt and was abolished by Saladin?

• Ayyubid Dynasty

• Seljuk Turks

• Ottoman Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

Which empire captured Palestine as a major target of the Crusades during the 15th century?

• Mughal Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

• Seljuk Turks