Exploring Islamic Civilizations

Who was the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Uthman ibn Affan

• Abd al-Malik

• Muawiya I

What was the capital city of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Mecca

• Damascus

• Cairo

• Baghdad

Name one significant achievement of the Umayyad Caliphate.

• Establishment of the first Islamic university.

• Construction of the Great Wall of China.

• Introduction of the printing press in Europe.

• Expansion of the Islamic empire across three continents.

Who was the founder of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Abu Muslim

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abu Bakr

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

What was the capital city of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Cairo

• Istanbul

• Damascus

• Baghdad

Describe the significance of the House of Wisdom.

• The House of Wisdom focused on agricultural advancements in the region.

• The House of Wisdom was primarily a military training center.

• The House of Wisdom served as a royal palace for the caliphs.

• The House of Wisdom was significant for its role in the preservation and advancement of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.

Name a notable ruler of the Abbasid Caliphate.

• Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz

• Harun al-Rashid

• Abdul al-Malik

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

What were the main achievements of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Decline in trade and cultural exchanges

• Religious reforms and new doctrines

• Military conquests and territorial expansion

• Cultural and scientific advancements, establishment of Baghdad, trade prosperity, and administrative innovations.

How did the Seljuks influence Islamic civilization?

• The Seljuks primarily influenced trade routes and economic policies.

• The Seljuks focused solely on military conquests and territorial expansion.

• The Seljuks influenced Islamic civilization through cultural integration, support for the arts, governance, and educational advancements.

• The Seljuks rejected cultural practices and promoted isolationism.

Who was the founder of the Fatimid Caliphate?

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah

• Uthman ibn Affan

• Abdul Rahman al-Sufi