The Umayyads and Abbasids

By passing the title of caliph to his son, Muawiyah created the first Islamic dynasty called the:

• Umayyad Dyansty

• Abbasid Dynasty

• Medina Dynasty

• Seljuk Dynasty

Bait-ul-Hikmah was set up in

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Cordoba

• Mecca

What does the term "Golden Age" mean?

• a period of multiple wars

• a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

• a period of sadness

How did the Abbasids make Muslim Culture better?

• They controlled the people

• Abbasids supported the arts and learning so it brought the "Golden Age"

• Followed rules and regulations

. What was the city of Baghdad known as?

• "A city of war"

• "A place to go to school"

• "Bait-ul –Hikmah

. Cordoba, a city in Muslim Spain, became a major center for culture and learning

• True

• false

Which group was responsible for the end of the Umayyad Empire?

• Abbasids

• Byzantines

• Fatimids

• Seljuk Turks

The Umayyads were overthrown by the Abbasids in 750.

• True

• False

Who moved the Muslim capital to Baghdad?

• the Abbasids

• the Seljuk Turks

• the Mongols

• the Umayyads

Why were the Umayyads overthrown?

• They had a weak government.

• They were criticized of indulging on luxury.

• They had a strong army.

• None of them