Exploring Islamic Civilization

Who was the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty?

• Muawiya I

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Bakr

• Omar ibn al-Khattab

What was the capital city of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Cairo

• Baghdad

• Mecca

• Damascus

Which famous mosque was built during the Umayyad period in Damascus?

• Great Mosque of Samarra

• Umayyad Mosque

• Sultan Ahmed Mosque

• Al-Aqsa Mosque

What major cultural advancements occurred during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Major cultural advancements during the Abbasid Caliphate included the establishment of Baghdad as a cultural center, the translation of classical texts, advancements in science and medicine, and flourishing literature and philosophy.

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

• The establishment of the Silk Road

Who was the founder of the Abbasid dynasty?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Uthman ibn Affan

• Abu Muslim

• Abu Bakr

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

• A place for military training and strategy development.

• A marketplace for trade and commerce.

• A religious institution for worship and prayer.

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

Which empire did the Seljuks belong to?

• Seljuk Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the primary religion of the Seljuks?

• Sunni Islam

• Christianity

• Shia Islam

• Zoroastrianism

How did the Seljuks influence the Crusades?

• The Seljuks had no impact on the Crusades.

• The Seljuks supported the Crusaders in their campaigns.

• The Seljuks influenced the Crusades by controlling key territories and prompting Christian military responses to reclaim the Holy Land.

• The Seljuks were primarily focused on trade and ignored the Crusades.

What language became prominent during the Abbasid period?

• Persian

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Greek