Abbasid Empire: Society and Economy

Abbasid Empire: Society and Economy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The lesson covers the rise and fall of the Abbasid Empire, highlighting key figures and events. It discusses the empire's cultural, social, and economic achievements, including the move of the capital to Baghdad, the flourishing of trade, and the introduction of new banking practices. The lesson emphasizes the application of Islamic principles of equality and justice, which contributed to the empire's success. The session concludes with a preview of the next class.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main learning objectives of the lesson on the Abbasid Empire?

To explore the cuisine of the Abbasid period

To learn about the modern-day impact of the Abbasid Empire

To identify the events leading to the rise and fall of the Abbasid Empire

To understand the geography of the Abbasid Empire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader that founded the Abbasid Empire?

Abu al-Abbas

Al-Ma'mun

Harun al-Rashid

Al-Mansur

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle was emphasized during the rise of the Abbasid Empire?

Isolation

Monarchy

Discrimination

Equality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city became the capital of the Abbasid Empire, attracting poets and philosophers?

Damascus

Cairo

Baghdad

Mecca

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the cultural growth of the Abbasid Empire?

Military conquests

Strict religious practices

Trade with global merchants

Isolation from other cultures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did social mobility manifest in the Abbasid Empire?

Through religious or military achievements

Based on wealth alone

By royal decree

Through birthright

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant economic achievement of the Abbasid Empire?

Creation of a barter system

Invention and use of bank checks

Introduction of paper currency

Establishment of a global stock market

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