Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphs Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz

Damascus to Baghdad: five questions on the two great caliphates. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 661-1258 CE. Region: Damascus, Baghdad. 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)

• Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan: Muawiya had been governor of Syria.
• Abd al-Malik: Abd al-Malik also introduced Arabic as the language of administration and issued the first Islamic coinage.
• Abbasid Revolution: The Abbasid revolution was led by Abu Muslim from Khurasan.
• Founding of Baghdad: Al-Mansur founded the Round City in 762 near the Tigris.
• Harun al-Rashid: Harun al-Rashid's court at Baghdad was famed for learning and trade.

Quick answers

What should I know about Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan? Muawiya had been governor of Syria.

What should I know about Abd al-Malik? Abd al-Malik also introduced Arabic as the language of administration and issued the first Islamic coinage.

What should I know about Abbasid Revolution? The Abbasid revolution was led by Abu Muslim from Khurasan.

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