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Which empire did the young fledgling Muslim nation overthrow on the Eastern side after being attacked?

• Byzantine Roman Empire

• Sassanid Dynasty

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

Who led the small force of believers that entered Egypt in 642 AD and overthrew the Byzantine Roman leadership?

• Uqba ibn Nafi

• Tariq ibn Ziyad

• Amr ibn al-As

• Musa bin Nusayr

What was the name of the base established by Uqba in the area of Tunis, which became a central point for trade and interaction?

• Gibraltar

• Cordoba

• Kairouan

• Alexandria

Who was the leading general sent by Musa bin Nusayr to cross the straits and land on Jabal Tariq, leading to the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula?

• Abdur Rahman as Sakhr

• Amr ibn al-As

• Uqba ibn Nafi

• Tariq ibn Ziyad

What was the significance of the house of worship built by the Muslims in Cordoba?

• It was the first mosque built in Europe.

• It was considered the largest mosque or house of worship in all of Europe at the time.

• It was known for its unique circular architecture.

• It served as a military fortress.

By the year 1000, how many public baths did Kurtuba (Cordoba) have?

• 50

• 200

• 600

• 900

How many books were in the private library of Caliph Hakam II?

• Over 100,000 books

• Over 200,000 books

• Over 300,000 books

• Over 400,000 books

What was the primary reason King George II of England sought permission from Hisham III to send his niece to Cordoba?

• To establish trade relations between their kingdoms.

• To seek military assistance against a common enemy.

• To allow his niece to study and benefit from Cordoba's advanced knowledge and facilities.

• To arrange a royal marriage alliance.

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What period is often referred to as the "Dark Ages" in history?

• 1st to 5th century

• 5th to 15th century

• 15th to 17th century

• 7th to 12th century