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How did the abbasid caliphs strenghthen their control over the empire?
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How did abbasid caliphs strengthen their control over the empire-?
The abbasid caliphs built a huge standing army; they encouraged all people to take part in government; and moved the capital to Baghdad.
What were the causes for the weaknesses of the later Abbasid Empire?
Constant civil violence drained the treasury and alienated the subjects of the Abbasids. A further strain was placed on the empire's dwindling revenues by some caliphs' attempts to escape the turmoil of Baghdad by establishing new capitals near the original one. Spiraling taxation and outright pillaging led to the destruction or abandonment of many villages in the richest provinces of the empire. Foreign invasions decreased the empire's territory and control over its politics.
What are the similarities and differences of the Abbasid dynasty and the Mali empire?
abbasid were dirty hoes, mali were haters.
What impact did the abbasid empire have on its neighbors?
The Abbasids, as the ones from the Islamic Empire.
Who were caliphs and how did they administer their empire?
Caliphs were successors of Muhammad as spiritual and temporary leader of the Muslims. They administered the empire by keeping everyone in line.
What led to the division of the Abbasid Empire?
ruhith azad
Where did the Abbasid's move the political center of their empire to?
Baghdad
How did trade affect Abbasid empire?
Less stuff
How did trade affect the Abbasid empire?
Less stuff
What was an effect trade had on the Abbasid Empire?
widened its influence and markets
What was the center of learning of the Abbasid Empire called?
House of Wisdom
Where did the first four caliphs expand the empire?
to northwest europe
