2.1 The Umayyads and the Abbasids

Why did the caliphs lose control of the empire?

• They spent time in war

• They focused on luxury

• They traveled too much

• They ruled poorly

What caused the split in Islam?

• Arguments over rulers

• Changes in religion

• Wars with neighbors

• Economic troubles

Who were the Umayyads?

• Early Muslim rulers

• A powerful army

• Foreign invaders

• Religious leaders

What system did the Umayyads create?

• Elected rulers

• Hereditary rulers

• Religious leaders

• Military leaders

Who believed only Muhammad’s family could rule?

• Sunni

• Abbasids

• Shi'ite

• Umayyads

Why did the Abbasids move the capital?

• For more trade

• To gain power

• To central Iraq

• To protect Islam

Who supported the Abbasids’ army?

• Persian warriors

• Turkish mercenaries

• Byzantine allies

• Local leaders

Who overthrew the Abbasids in 1258?

• Mongols

• Seljuk Turks

• Shi’ites

• Umayyads

What did the Umayyads create to govern?

• Trade networks

• Postal system

• Religious schools

• Banking system

How did the Abbasid caliphs rule?

• Through advisers

• With elected officials

• Through armies

• With religious councils