Muslims Golden age - Part 1

Who was the Abbasid Caliph that founded Baghdad and made it the new capital?

• Harun al-Rashid

• Al-Mamun

• Al-Mansur

• Charlemagne

Under Caliph Harun al-Rashid, scholars from the Jews and Christians were respected and given important positions.

• True

• False

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What does the gift exchange between Harun al-Rashid and Charlemagne show?

• The Abbasids were isolated from Europe

• The Abbasids traded knowledge and culture internationally

• Charlemagne was wealthier than the Abbasids

• Europe had more advanced technology

What was the main purpose of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

• To train soldiers

• To build mosques

• To store weapons

• To collect, translate, and advance knowledge

Which aspect of the Abbasid Caliphate do you find most impressive?

• The creation of Baghdad as the capital

• Harun al-Rashid’s respect for scholars of all religions

• The House of Wisdom and collection of global knowledge

• Cultural and trade connections with other empires