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Who was the Arab general who proposed the conquest of Egypt to the Caliph?
Who was the Arab general who proposed the conquest of Egypt to the Caliph?
- Omar
- Amr ibn Al Asi (correct)
- Girqan
- Sophronios
Where did Omar establish his headquarters during the events described?
Where did Omar establish his headquarters during the events described?
- Caesarea
- Jerusalem
- Damascus (correct)
- Arish
Who surrendered Jerusalem to the Arab forces?
Who surrendered Jerusalem to the Arab forces?
- Sophronios (correct)
- Amr ibn Al Asi
- Omar
- Girqan
Where was Amr ibn Al Asi sent to take part in the siege during these events?
Where was Amr ibn Al Asi sent to take part in the siege during these events?
What was the initial size of the force that Amr ibn Al Asi offered to start with for the conquest of Egypt?
What was the initial size of the force that Amr ibn Al Asi offered to start with for the conquest of Egypt?