Abbasid
What is the capital city of the Abbasid caliphate
Baghdad
In this battler, Khalid played a crucial role in the successful siege and capture of Damascus, a key city in the Byzantine Empire. His tactical genius and use of surprise attacks contributed to the swift fall of the city.
Siege of Damascus
Under the Umayyad dynasty the new capital was which city?
Damascus
This western coastal plain provided vital trade routes connecting the peninsula with Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe
Red sea Coast
His book, The Canon of Medicine, became a standard medical text in both the Islamic world and Europe for centuries.
Ibn Sina
The Abbasid Caliphate mostly focused in which areas
Trade, mathematics, science, religion, and government
This battle took place near the Yarmouk River, in modern-day Jordan/Syria.
Battle of Yarmouk
Which Umayyad Caliph built the Dome of rock?
Abd Al-Malik
This sea is where Islamic merchants interacted with Europeans and Byzantines, helping to integrate the Silk Road into the global economy.
The Mediterranean Sea
His works greatly influenced both Islamic and European medieval thought, especially through his ideas on the relationship between reason and faith.
Ibn Rushd
What caused the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
The Mongols attacked them
This battle took place near the Euphrates River, modern-day Iraq.
Battle of Firaz
Which language replaced Greek and Persian as the language of government?
Arabic
What is the name of the largest continuous desert
Empty Quarter or Rub al Khali
He made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of optics and vision. His Book of Optics explored the nature of light, reflection, and refraction, laying the foundations for modern optics.
Ibn al-Haytham
Muslims merchants traded across these 3 areas
Africa Indian Ocean and Mediterranean
This battle took place near Beit Shemesh, modern-day Israel (in the Byzantine Empire).
Battle of Ajnadayn
The Abbasids defeated the Umayyads at which war?
Battle of the River Zab
Which mountains run through the cities of Mecca and Medina?
Hijaz mountains
His most famous work, Kitab al-Hawi (The Comprehensive Book), was an encyclopedic collection of medical knowledge.
Al-Razi
These government officials presided over legal and trade disputes. What are they called?
Qadis
In this battle, Khalid Ibn Waleed's victory helped consolidate Muslim control over the Jordan Valley, cutting off Byzantine forces from retreating toward Damascus or Jerusalem.
Battle of Fahl
Powers of the state was managed by who?
Tribal networks
This ancient trade route passed through the peninsula, connecting the southern regions, particularly Yemen, with the Levant and Mediterranean.
The Incense Route
Known as the "father of algebra,"
Al Kwarizmi