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What was one big accomplishment of the Abbasid Empire?
The Abbasids helped spread knowledge through libraries and learning centers like the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.
What was the capital city of the Umayyad Empire?
Damascus
What kind of animals could you find living around the Nile?
Animals like crocodiles, fish, and many birds lived near the Nile.
Who was Jawhar al-Siqili, and what was his role?
Jawhar al-Siqili was a general who helped the Fatimids expand their empire and establish Cairo.
Why is Al-Azhar Mosque famous?
It became one of the oldest universities, teaching people about Islam and other subjects.
How did the Fatimid Empire help people learn about Islam?
hey built important mosques and learning centers, like Al-Azhar University in Cairo.
What is the Umayyad Empire known for building that’s famous today?
The Umayyads built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Name one important city of the Fatimid Empire.
Cairo, Al-Mahdiyya, or Al-Mansuriyah.
Name one festival celebrated by Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
How did Muslims, Christians, and Jews live peacefully in Muslim empires?
They respected each other’s beliefs and often worked together in science, medicine, and trade.
Name something special that the Muslim empires were known for in science.
They made advances in medicine, astronomy, and math, especially algebra.
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, which was a Christian empire but close to the Muslim empires?
Constantinople
What kinds of things would you find for sale in a bazaar?
Spices, fabrics, jewelry, food, and other goods.
What is one thing a mosque and an Ismaili Center have in common?
Both are places for Muslims to pray and learn about their faith.
Name one role of the Imam-Caliph.
To lead prayers, protect the community, and guide people in their faith.
What was the capital city of the Abbasid Empire?
Baghdad
Why was the city of Al-Mahdiyya important to the Fatimid Empire?
Al-Mahdiyya was a port city that helped with trade and connecting with other lands.
What was the capital city of the Fatimid Empire?
Cairo
What is one difference between a mosque and an Ismaili Center?
A mosque is a general place of worship, while an Ismaili Center is also a community center for Ismaili Muslims.
Why was the Nile River important to the people of Egypt?
The Nile provided water for farming, drinking, and transportation.
What did the Fatimids build in Cairo to help their empire?
They built palaces, mosques, gates, and walls to protect the city and provide places to worship.
Why was the Dar al-Ilm (House of Knowledge) important?
: It was a library and learning center where people studied many subjects.