الدولة الفاطمية: نشأة الدولة الفاطمية في مصر

The Fatimid state was initially established in North Africa by Abu Ubayd Allah al-Mahdi. The Fatimids aimed to expand into Egypt due to its strategic location and resources. Caliph Al-Mu'izz prepared a strong army for this purpose, led by Jawhar al-Siqilli, who successfully conquered Egypt, defeating the Ikhshidid forces. This marked the end of Abbasid influence in Egypt, which then became the center of the Fatimid Caliphate.

Who was responsible for the initial establishment of the Fatimid state in North Africa?

• Abu Ubayd Allah al-Mahdi

• Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

• Jawhar al-Siqilli

• The Abbasid Caliph

What was one of the main reasons the Fatimids wanted to expand into Egypt?

• To escape the Abbasids

• To access Egypt's strategic location and resources

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To convert the population to Islam

What preparations did al-Mu'izz make for the conquest of Egypt?

• He trained and organized a strong army

• He negotiated with the Abbasids

• He formed alliances with local tribes

• He built a new capital city

Who led the Fatimid army to victory in Egypt?

• Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

• Abu Ubayd Allah al-Mahdi

• Jawhar al-Siqilli

• The Abbasid Caliph

What was the outcome of the Fatimid conquest of Egypt?

• Egypt remained under Abbasid control

• Egypt became a center for the Fatimid Caliphate

• The Fatimids were defeated and retreated

• Egypt became an independent state