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Lesson 29- Abbasid Dynasty

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All of the following choices refer to the descendants of Al- 'Abbās. Which of the following choices about the Abbasid Caliphate is correct?
Descendants kf Al- 'Abbās formed the caliphaye and fhey claimed that they were the rightful successors if Rasūlullāh
Which of the following choices about the Abbasid caliphate is NOT correct?
The Shī' ahs enjoyed much recognition by the caliphate
Which Abbasid Khalīfah was largely responsible for the translation of a large number of Greek texts into Arabic?
Al- musta'sim
Which of the following statements about the mamluks during the Abbasid Caliphate is correct?
They were Turkish slaves employed by the army
Which of the following statements about the postal system during the Abbasid Caliphate is correct?
A horse riding mail system was introduced and pigeon mail was introduced (only (a) and (b) )
What was the main function of the wazir during the Abbasid Caliphate?
To collect taxes and oversee administrative duties
Which of the following statements is NOT a reason for the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate?
The abbasids advanced learning
Which of the following statements about the Abbasid khalīfah al- Musta'sim is true?
He was killed by Halagu Khan
Which of the following choices is NOT a reason for shifting the capital from Damascus to Baghdad?
None of the above
Approximately how many years did the Abbasid Caliphate last?
500 years
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