Tema 5//Abbasid Caliphate Flashcards
1
Q
What was the time period of the Abbasid Caliphate?
A
750-1258
2
Q
Where did the Abbasid dynasty move the capital to?
A
Baghdad (Irak)
3
Q
From which city did the Abbasid dynasty move its capital?
A
Damasco (Syria)
4
Q
What type of administration did the Abbasid dynasty replicate?
A
Persian administration
5
Q
What was a significant aspect of the cultural development during the Abbasid Caliphate?
A
Great cultural development
6
Q
What was a major issue faced by the Abbasid Caliphate?
A
Great political weakness
7
Q
What internal conflict is referred to as ‘fitna’ in the context of the Abbasid Caliphate?
A
Civil strife or discord
8
Q
What external challenges did the Abbasid Caliphate face?
A
Crusades and Syrian and Ottoman control
