Al-Hakim's Reign and Legacy

What was the name Al-Hakim took upon becoming caliph?

• Al-Mansur

• Al-Aziz

• Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

• Al-Muizz

Who was the first advisor to take advantage of Al-Hakim's youth?

• Abu Ali Mansour

• Abu Bajwan

• Ibn Amar

• Al-Aziz

How did Al-Hakim deal with his advisors?

• He promoted them frequently

• He ignored them

• He exiled them

• He executed them

What was one of Al-Hakim's actions that upset the Christian population?

• He demolished the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

• He built new churches

• He converted to Christianity

• He banned Christian holidays

What was Al-Hakim's stance on alcohol during his reign?

• He allowed it without restrictions

• He taxed it heavily

• He banned and unbanned it multiple times

• He banned it permanently

What was one of the reasons Al-Hakim was unpopular with the Sunni population?

• He banned their favorite vegetables

• He converted to Sunni Islam

• He ignored their religious leaders

• He was too lenient with them

What unusual decree did Al-Hakim make regarding women's footwear?

• Women must wear sandals

• Women must wear black shoes

• Women cannot wear shoes

• Women must wear high heels

What did Al-Hakim do to the dogs of Cairo?

• He ignored them

• He trained them for war

• He used them for hunting

• He massacred them

What was Al-Hakim's fate after his disappearance?

• He was found and returned to power

• He was captured by enemies

• He was never seen or heard from again

• He retired peacefully

What do some people believe about Al-Hakim's return?

• He will return to rule Egypt

• He will return to save the world

• He will return to destroy his enemies

• He will return to convert to Christianity