عقبة بن نافع: بناء القيروان

عقبة بن نافع: بناء القيروان

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English, Other

1st - 9th Grade

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Uqba ibn Nafi envisioned establishing a city to serve as a secure base for the Islamic army. He discovered a densely wooded area called Qamuniya, which was uninhabited due to its wildlife. Uqba ordered the area to be cleared of dangerous animals, and once it was safe, he declared it the site of Kairouan. The construction of the city, including a mosque, began and continued for several years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Uqba ibn Nafi's primary reason for wanting to establish a new city?

To establish a secure base for the Islamic army

To create a cultural hub for the Islamic world

To build a trade center for economic growth

To create a place for religious pilgrimage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the area of Qamuniya initially uninhabited?

It was filled with dangerous wildlife

It had poor soil quality

It was too far from the sea

It was already occupied by the Romans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Uqba take to make Qamuniya suitable for settlement?

He improved the soil quality

He built a protective wall around it

He cleared the area of wild animals

He negotiated with local tribes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbolic act did Uqba perform to mark the founding of Kairouan?

He planted a tree

He built a mosque

He held a ceremony

He planted his spear

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the construction of Kairouan take?

Ten years

One year

Three years

Five years