Abbasid Caliphate Key Developments Quiz

Third of the Abbasid caliphs who attempted to reconcile moderates among Shi'a to the Abbasid dynasty.

Harun al-Rashid

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<p>The son of Harun al-Rashid who founded the House of Wisdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A professional soldier hired by a foreign army.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The living quarters reserved for wives and concubines in a Muslim household.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A regional splinter dynasty from Persia that conquered the Abbasid Caliphate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nomadic invaders from central Asia who conquered Baghdad in 1055.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A powerful Muslim ruler during the Third Crusade who defeated Christians at Hattin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A great poet who wrote the epic Shah Nama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A brilliant Islamic theologian who struggled to fuse Greek and Qur'anic traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Ruler of the Ilkhan khanate responsible for the destruction of Baghdad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Also known as Temujin; he united the Mongol tribes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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