Battles and sieges of the conquest of the Levant: facts and a 5-question quiz

Five battles and sieges that decided the fate of Syria and Palestine in the 630s. 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 caliphate. Region: Levant. 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)

• Bosra: Bosra was a Roman and Byzantine provincial capital in southern Syria.
• Yarmouk River: The Battle of Yarmouk lasted several days and broke Byzantine control of Syria.
• Caesarea Maritima: Caesarea Maritima was built by Herod and was the Byzantine capital of Palaestina Prima.
• Mu'tah: At Mu'tah, a small Muslim force met a much larger Byzantine and allied Arab army.
• Pella (Fahl): Fahl, ancient Pella, lies in the Jordan Valley.

Quick answers

What should I know about Bosra? Bosra was a Roman and Byzantine provincial capital in southern Syria.

What should I know about Yarmouk River? The Battle of Yarmouk lasted several days and broke Byzantine control of Syria.

What should I know about Caesarea Maritima? Caesarea Maritima was built by Herod and was the Byzantine capital of Palaestina Prima.

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