Practice - Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates: Political Systems
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Practice Questions
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What city was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
💡 Hint: What city became the heart of Umayyad power?
Which caliphate is known for moving the capital to Baghdad?
💡 Hint: Think about which caliphate followed the Umayyads.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
💡 Hint: Think about which city was central to their rule.
True or False: The Abbasid Caliphate focused largely on military expansion.
💡 Hint: Were they more about military or culture?
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Challenge Problems
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Critically assess the impact of military conquests on the Umayyad Caliphate’s economic structure compared to the Abbasid focus on trade and culture.
💡 Hint: Consider how both empires utilized their strengths in different spheres.
Evaluate the efficacy of the bureaucratic structures established by the Umayyads versus those of the Abbasids in handling a diverse population.
💡 Hint: Which structure was more adaptive to changes and diversity?
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