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What is an abbasid?
An Abbasid is a member of the dynasty of caliphs which ruled from Baghdad from around 750 to 1250, claiming ancestry of Abbas.
The Abbasid dynasty caliphs admired the cultural traditions of?
obviously Byzantium. :P
Why did the Abbasid's kill the Umayyads?
they abandoned the simple ways of the earlier caliphs and were discontented
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.
Is the Abasid dynasty Sunni or Shia?
there were sunni and extremely anti shia and killed shia Imams.
What important medical advances did abbasid scholars make?
Hospitals
Which factor MOST LIKELY influenced the early settlement Baghdad?
The strategic location on the Tigris River for trade and transportation likely influenced the early settlement of Baghdad. Its proximity to important trade routes and fertile land for agriculture made it an attractive location for settlers. Additionally, the political stability and patronage of the Abbasid Caliphs played a significant role in the city's growth and development.
What is the golden period of Islam?
The golden period of Islam was most likely the rule of the early Ummayad and Abbasid Caliphs, whereupon most of the islamic middle east was united under a single ruler. Under the early Sunni Abbasid caliphs, in particular the Caliph Harun al-Rashid, science and art flourished, in a time where Islamic culture vastly surpassed western European society (which still dwelled in the dark ages). The Golden age of islam can best be seen as the time period between 750 AD- 1258 AD, brought to an end by, not so much the Crusades but more the Mongol invasion, the death of the last Caliph and the gradual political fragmentation of the Islamic world.
Who was the leader of Abbasid Caliphate?
about 37 ruler (khaleefa) some famous of them 1- abu-alabbas (abdullah) 2- abu ga'afar al-mansor 3- mohammed almahdy 3-haron arrasheed 4-al-ma'amon : the golden age of the abbasids 5-al-mo'tasem bellah (abu-eshaq)
When was Abbasid Caliphate created?
Abbasid Caliphate was created in 750.
What is the source of Abbasid's power?
The source of Abbasid's power was a standing army.
Who were the Abbasids?
The Abbasids are the Abbasid people in the Abbasid dynasty. Abbasid refers to Abbas Ibn Abd Al Muttaleb the uncle of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
