Exploring the Abbasid Caliphate

What year did the Abbasid Caliphate begin?

• 800 AD

• 900 AD

• 650 AD

• 750 AD

Who was the founder of the Abbasid dynasty?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Bakr

• Harun al-Rashid

• Abu Muslim

What was the capital city of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Istanbul

• Damascus

• Baghdad

• Cairo

Which battle marked the end of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasids?

• Battle of the Zab

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of Karbala

• Battle of Yarmouk

What was the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

• A marketplace for trade and commerce.

• A place for religious gatherings and worship.

• The House of Wisdom was significant as a center for knowledge, translation, and scientific advancement during the Islamic Golden Age.

• A military training center for soldiers.

Who was the most famous Abbasid caliph known for his patronage of the arts and sciences?

• Al-Ma'mun

• Al-Mansur

• Al-Mahdi

• Harun al-Rashid

What role did the Abbasid Caliphate play in the spread of Islam?

• The Abbasid Caliphate was primarily concerned with local governance.

• The Abbasid Caliphate significantly contributed to the spread of Islam by promoting education, trade, and cultural exchange.

• The Abbasid Caliphate rejected trade and cultural exchange.

• The Abbasid Caliphate focused solely on military conquests.

How did the Abbasid Caliphate influence trade in the medieval world?

• The Abbasid Caliphate focused solely on agricultural development, ignoring trade.

• The Abbasid Caliphate restricted trade to local markets only.

• The Abbasid Caliphate had no impact on trade during the medieval period.

• The Abbasid Caliphate significantly enhanced trade by establishing extensive trade networks, improving trade routes, and promoting a common currency.

What were the main features of the Abbasid government structure?

• Centralized authority under the caliph, bureaucratic system, provincial governance, strong military, focus on culture and justice.

• Emphasis on military conquest only

• Decentralized power among local tribes

• Lack of cultural development and justice

Which famous scholar is associated with the Abbasid period and made significant contributions to mathematics?

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Razi

• Al-Farabi