Abbasids and Umayyad State Quiz

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What was the duration of Umayyad rule from 661 A.D. to 750 A.D.?

  • 100 years
  • 120 years
  • 50 years
  • 90 years (correct)

What led to violent revolts against the Umayyad rule at Palestine and Hims?

  • Unequal treatment of the Arabs (correct)
  • Religious conflicts
  • Struggle between the Mudarites and Himayarites
  • Economic recession

What was the result of the continual struggle between the Mudarites and Himayarites?

  • United the empire
  • Weakened the strength of the empire (correct)
  • Led to economic growth
  • Strengthened the empire

Why were non-Arabian and Persian Muslims dissatisfied with the Umayyad rule?

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What was the expectation of non-Arabian and Persian Muslims in terms of social and economic status?

<p>They expected equality with Arabian Muslims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the factors contributing to the consciousness of non-Arabian and Persian Muslims?

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Who is considered the founder of the Abbasid dynasty?

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Which city was made the new capital after the Abbasid revolution?

<p>Al-Kufah (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was defeated by Abu Muslim at Nasabin?

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Who was treacherously put to death while having an audience with the Caliphal court?

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Who ruthlessly crushed the revolt of the disgruntled Shi’ah, headed by Ibrahim and Muhammad?

<p>Al-Mansur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Muhammad killed and gibbeted?

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Who became active after the Abbasid revolution?

<p>The Khurasanians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who formed the caliphal bodyguard after the Abbasid revolution?

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Who was replaced by a hierarchy of officers drawn from different nationalities under the caliphate?

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Study Notes

Umayyad Rule and its Downfall

  • The Umayyad rule lasted from 661 AD to 750 AD.
  • Violent revolts against the Umayyad rule broke out in Palestine and Hims due to the discriminatory policies of the Umayyad caliphs.

Rivalries and Dissatisfaction

  • The continual struggle between the Mudarites and Himayarites led to further instability and dissatisfaction.
  • Non-Arabian and Persian Muslims were dissatisfied with the Umayyad rule because they were denied equal social and economic status.
  • They expected to be treated as equals, but were instead discriminated against.

Factors Contributing to Consciousness

  • One of the factors contributing to the consciousness of non-Arabian and Persian Muslims was the unequal treatment by the Umayyad rulers.

Abbasid Dynasty

  • Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah is considered the founder of the Abbasid dynasty.
  • After the Abbasid revolution, the new capital was established in Baghdad.

Key Events and Figures

  • Abu Muslim defeated Marwan II at Nasabin.
  • Ibrahim, the leader of the disgruntled Shi’ah, was killed and gibbeted in Baghdad.
  • Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah ruthlessly crushed the revolt of the disgruntled Shi’ah.
  • The Abbasid revolution led to the emergence of a new class of theologians and scholars.

Changes in the Caliphate

  • After the Abbasid revolution, the Turkish bodyguard was replaced by a hierarchy of officers drawn from different nationalities under the caliphate.
  • The Abbasid caliphs formed a new caliphal bodyguard.

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