City of Baghdad Quiz

What is an Empire?

• A small group of people ruling a single city.
• A type of economic system based on trade.
• A military alliance between neighboring countries.
• An empire is a significant political entity that governs multiple regions or nations under a single authority.

Who began the construction of Baghdad in 762 CE?

• Caliph Al-Mansur
• Caliph Ali
• Caliph Umar
• Caliph Harun al-Rashid

What caliphate was Caliph Al-Mansur the leader of?

• Umayyad Caliphate
• Fatimid Caliphate
• Ottoman Caliphate
• Abbasid Caliphate

Which rivers ran next to Baghdad?

• Nile and Amazon rivers
• Yangtze and Ganges rivers
• Mississippi and Missouri rivers
• Tigris and Euphrates rivers

What was Baghdad known as?

• City of Peace
• City of Light
• City of Knowledge
• City of Gold

What was the construction design of Baghdad?

• The construction design of Baghdad was a circular layout with concentric rings and radial streets.
• A random arrangement of buildings without any specific design.
• A linear grid pattern with wide avenues.
• A triangular layout with a central plaza.

Why did people travel to visit Baghdad?

• To see the ancient ruins of Babylon.
• To experience its cultural and intellectual significance as a center of learning and trade.
• To attend a religious pilgrimage in Mecca.
• To escape from political unrest in their home countries.

What was the name of the great library in Baghdad?

• House of Wisdom
• Library of Alexandria
• Royal Library of Ashurbanipal
• National Library of Baghdad

What is a scholar?

• A scholar is a person dedicated to studying and learning in a specific area of knowledge.
• A scholar is a professional athlete focused on sports.
• A scholar is a person who avoids studying.
• A scholar is someone who only reads fiction books.

What happened when the Mongols attacked Baghdad?

• Baghdad became a major trade hub after the Mongol attack.
• The Mongols helped rebuild Baghdad after their invasion.
• The Mongols attacked Baghdad in 1258, leading to its destruction and the end of the Islamic Golden Age.
• The Mongols peacefully negotiated with Baghdad in 1258.