WorksheetsFall of the Umayyad Caliphate
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
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Internal Revolts and Opposition (Shia, Mawali, Abbasid founders)
Corruption and Extravagance (heavy taxation of non-arabs)
Economic Decline and Overexpansion (inefficient management)
Abbassid revolt 750 AD
How did the Abbasid empire begin?
Secret planning and execution of Abbassid revolution in Persia with a descendent of Al Abbas as leader
Military leadership of Abu Muslim starting in Persia
The Battle of the Zab 750 AD where the Umayyads were killed except for Abdulrahman I
Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah became the first Abbasid Caliph in 750 CE with Kufa as capital 762
Who was the first Abbasid caliph?
Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah
Al-Mansur
Harun al-Rashid
Al-Ma'mun
What major center did Harun al-Rashid establish?
Bayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom)
Baghdad
Kufa
Al-Mansur
What was Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal known for?
Founder of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence
Major patron of science
Rationalist theology
His Musnad collection
What were the reasons for the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Administration: Became too large, independent kingdoms were started
Politics: Weak Caliphs lead to instability
Military: Rely on other people for military and politics, invasions
Economy: High taxes, corruption, expensive wars
Religion: rivalry between groups e.g. Sunna/Shia
What was the significance of the Battle of the Zab in 750 AD?
It marked the end of the Umayyad Caliphate
It was a decisive victory for the Umayyads
It led to the rise of the Fatimid Caliphate
It established the Abbasid dynasty
Which city became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Cairo
Damascus
Kufa
Baghdad
What was one of the main cultural achievements during the Abbasid Caliphate?
Development of algebra and mathematics
Creation of the first universities in Europe
Establishment of the Silk Road
Construction of the Great Wall
Which one of the following was a reason for the Abbasid decline?
Women were in power
Caliphs were focussed on their luxury lifestyle and did not care about their people any more
The country had too many wars with the Persians and Romans
It was conquered by African tribes
