Islamic Golden Age Reading Check

What was Baghdad known for during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Military conquests

• Trade and cultural development

• Agricultural advancements

• Architectural innovations

Who gathered in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Warriors and soldiers

• Farmers and traders

• Scholars, philosophers, and doctors

• Artists and musicians

What era is associated with the construction and rule of Baghdad by the Abbasid Caliphs?

• The Renaissance

• The Golden Age of Islam

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Exploration

What was the primary role of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Military base

• Trade center

• Religious center

• Educational hub

What was the significance of Baghdad's location?

• It was near the sea

• It was centrally located for trade and exchanges of ideas

• It was in a mountainous region

• It was isolated from other regions

Which dynasty gained power after the death of Muhammad and a brief period of rule by the Rashidun Caliphs?

• Abbasid Dynasty

• Umayyad Dynasty

• Ottoman Dynasty

• Fatimid Dynasty

What was one of the reasons for internal pressures and resistance faced by the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Economic instability

• Preference for Arab Muslims

• Military defeats

• Natural disasters

Who mounted a revolution against the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE?

• Abu Bakr

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu al-Abbas

• Harun al-Rashid

In which modern-day country is Baghdad located?

• Syria

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

Which city did Baghdad come to replace and overshadow as the capital of the empire?

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Mecca

• Medina