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Where did the Abbasids establish their first capital?
What was the Abbasid Caliphate known for encouraging?
What event led to the demise of Baghdad as a center of culture and learning?
Which empire eventually replaced the Abbasids as the last Islamic caliphate?
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In what year did the Ottomans invade Constantinople and end the Byzantine Empire?
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Who was chosen as the first Islamic caliph immediately after the death of Prophet Mohammed?
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What major event led to the establishment of the Shi'a section within Islam?
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Who built the first naval force under Islamic control that dominated the Mediterranean?
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Which caliph was known for being a great Islamic jurist and famous for his piety and justice?
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Who declared himself the new caliph after the death of Ali, leading to the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate?
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What does an Islamic Caliphate refer to?
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What characterized the spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries?
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What territories came under Muslim rule due to the early spread of Islam?
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Who did the armies of Islam defeat to build their empire between Central Asia and Spain?
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What was a direct consequence of conquests during the early spread of Islam?
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