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What was Tariq bin Ziyad's background before becoming a famous general?
What was Tariq bin Ziyad's background before becoming a famous general?
- He was a wealthy merchant
- He was a slave who was educated and trained by Musa bin Nusair (correct)
- He was born into a noble family
- He was a farmer
What did Tariq bin Ziyad do when he landed in Europe with his troops?
What did Tariq bin Ziyad do when he landed in Europe with his troops?
- He negotiated a peace treaty with the Spanish
- He burned his boats and gave a speech to inspire his troops to conquer Spain (correct)
- He retreated back to Africa
- He immediately attacked the enemy without a plan
What happened to Tariq bin Ziyad after he conquered Spain?
What happened to Tariq bin Ziyad after he conquered Spain?
- He fell victim to the disunity and intrigues of the authorities and was recalled to Damascus (correct)
- He was rewarded with a high-ranking position in the Umayyad Caliphate
- He continued to conquer other European countries
- He retired and lived the rest of his life in Spain
Flashcards
Tariq bin Ziyad's background
Tariq bin Ziyad's background
Tariq bin Ziyad was a slave, but educated and trained by Musa bin Nusair.
Tariq's action on landing
Tariq's action on landing
He burned his boats, inspiring his troops to conquer Spain.
Tariq's end
Tariq's end
Political conflicts led to his recall to Damascus
