Exploring Islamic Dynasties

What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Damascus

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Baghdad

Which dynasty succeeded the Umayyads?

• Sassanid dynasty

• Fatimid dynasty

• Abbasid dynasty

• Ayyubid dynasty

What is the significance of the Abbasid Golden Age?

• The significance lies in the establishment of a monarchy in Persia.

• It was a period of decline in trade and cultural exchange.

• The Abbasid Golden Age was marked by military conquests and territorial expansion.

• The Abbasid Golden Age is significant for its advancements in science, culture, and the establishment of Baghdad as a major intellectual center.

Who was the founder of the Fatimid Caliphate?

• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

• Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah

• Harun al-Rashid

• Uthman ibn Affan

What was the main religion of the Umayyad dynasty?

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which city became a major cultural center under the Abbasids?

• Istanbul

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

What was the primary language of administration in the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Persian

• Greek

How did the Fatimid Caliphate differ from the Abbasids?

• The Fatimid Caliphate was Shia and focused on Ismaili beliefs, while the Abbasids were Sunni and promoted a Golden Age of culture and scholarship.

• The Fatimid Caliphate ruled over Europe while the Abbasids ruled over Asia.

• The Abbasids were Shia and emphasized military expansion.

• The Fatimid Caliphate was Sunni and focused on Sufi beliefs.

What was one major achievement of the Umayyad dynasty?

• Establishment of the Ottoman Empire

• Expansion of the Islamic empire and establishment of Arabic as the administrative language.

• Introduction of the Persian language as the official language

• Construction of the Great Wall of China

Which dynasty is known for its advancements in science and philosophy?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty