Battles that shaped the Umayyad and Abbasid world: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizFive battles from Tours to Talas that shaped the Umayyad and Abbasid worlds. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: early medieval. Region: Europe, Asia, Middle East. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Poitiers: The Battle of Tours or Poitiers ended a raid led by Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi into Frankish lands.
- Guadalete: After landing near the Strait, Tariq's army met Roderic's army in July 711.
- Great Zab River: The Battle of the Zab ended the Umayyad caliphate in the east.
- Amorium: Amorium was the birthplace of the ruling Byzantine dynasty, which is why al-Mu'tasim targeted it.
- Taraz: The Battle of Talas was one of the few direct clashes between the Abbasid and Tang empires.
Quick answers
What should I know about Poitiers? The Battle of Tours or Poitiers ended a raid led by Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi into Frankish lands.
What should I know about Guadalete? After landing near the Strait, Tariq's army met Roderic's army in July 711.
What should I know about Great Zab River? The Battle of the Zab ended the Umayyad caliphate in the east.
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