The Abbasid Dynasty

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Which dynasty preceded the Abbasid Dynasty?

  1. Umayyad Dynasty

  2. Rashidun Caliphate

  3. Fatimid Caliphate

  4. Seljuk Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Abbasid Dynasty succeeded the Umayyad Dynasty, which ruled over the Islamic caliphate from 661 to 750 CE.

In what year was the Abbasid Dynasty established?

  1. 749 CE

  2. 750 CE

  3. 751 CE

  4. 752 CE


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Abbasid Dynasty was established in 750 CE by Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah, who overthrew the Umayyad caliph Marwan II.

Which city served as the capital of the Abbasid Dynasty during its early years?

  1. Baghdad

  2. Damascus

  3. Cairo

  4. Samarra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baghdad was founded in 762 CE by Caliph al-Mansur and served as the capital of the Abbasid Dynasty until the 9th century.

Who was the first caliph of the Abbasid Dynasty?

  1. Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah

  2. al-Mansur

  3. Harun al-Rashid

  4. al-Ma'mun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah was the first caliph of the Abbasid Dynasty, reigning from 750 to 754 CE.

Which Abbasid caliph is often considered the greatest ruler of the dynasty?

  1. Harun al-Rashid

  2. al-Mansur

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harun al-Rashid, who ruled from 786 to 809 CE, is often regarded as the greatest Abbasid caliph due to his contributions to the arts, sciences, and literature.

What was the name of the famous library established in Baghdad during the Abbasid era?

  1. House of Wisdom

  2. Library of Alexandria

  3. Grand Library of Constantinople

  4. Timbuktu Libraries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The House of Wisdom was a renowned library and center of learning established in Baghdad during the Abbasid era, where scholars from various fields gathered to translate and study ancient texts.

Which Abbasid caliph initiated the translation movement of Greek and Persian works into Arabic?

  1. al-Mansur

  2. Harun al-Rashid

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Caliph al-Ma'mun, who ruled from 813 to 833 CE, played a significant role in promoting the translation of Greek and Persian works into Arabic, leading to a flourishing of knowledge and scholarship.

What was the name of the famous mathematician and astronomer who worked at the House of Wisdom during the Abbasid era?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Ibn Sina

  4. Al-Ghazali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Al-Khwarizmi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who worked at the House of Wisdom and made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry.

Which Abbasid caliph was known for his persecution of non-Muslims and his attempt to enforce strict Islamic law?

  1. al-Mansur

  2. Harun al-Rashid

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caliph al-Mutawakkil, who ruled from 847 to 861 CE, was known for his persecution of non-Muslims and his efforts to enforce strict Islamic law, leading to tensions and unrest within the empire.

What was the name of the dynasty that eventually overthrew the Abbasid Dynasty?

  1. Umayyad Dynasty

  2. Rashidun Caliphate

  3. Fatimid Caliphate

  4. Seljuk Dynasty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Seljuk Dynasty, a powerful Turkish dynasty, eventually overthrew the Abbasid Dynasty in the 11th century, leading to the decline of the Abbasid caliphate.

Which Abbasid caliph is credited with building the Great Mosque of Samarra?

  1. al-Mansur

  2. Harun al-Rashid

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caliph al-Mutawakkil ordered the construction of the Great Mosque of Samarra, which was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world at the time.

What was the name of the famous physician and philosopher who worked at the House of Wisdom during the Abbasid era?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Ibn Sina

  4. Al-Ghazali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was a renowned physician and philosopher who worked at the House of Wisdom and made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy.

Which Abbasid caliph is known for his patronage of the arts and his lavish lifestyle?

  1. al-Mansur

  2. Harun al-Rashid

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Caliph Harun al-Rashid was known for his patronage of the arts and his lavish lifestyle, which contributed to the cultural and artistic flourishing of the Abbasid era.

What was the name of the famous historian and geographer who worked at the House of Wisdom during the Abbasid era?

  1. Al-Khwarizmi

  2. Al-Biruni

  3. Ibn Sina

  4. Al-Masudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Al-Masudi was a renowned historian and geographer who worked at the House of Wisdom and wrote extensively about the history and geography of the Islamic world.

Which Abbasid caliph is known for his military conquests and his expansion of the empire?

  1. al-Mansur

  2. Harun al-Rashid

  3. al-Ma'mun

  4. al-Mutawakkil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Caliph al-Mansur is known for his military conquests and his expansion of the Abbasid empire, which reached its greatest extent during his reign.

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