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Abbasid Caliphate MCQs with Answers
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What was the duration of the Abbasid Caliphate in years?
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The Diwan al Zima during the Abbasid period was primarily concerned with which of the following?
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What was the original name of the Abbasid Caliph known as Muʿtaṣim bi'llāh?
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Which Abbasid Caliph is known for initiating the translation of Greek philosophical works into Arabic?
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During whose reign was the Mosque of the Prophet ﷺ damaged by fire?
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Who established the House of Wisdom (Bayt-ul-Hikmah) in Baghdad, which became a renowned center of learning during the Islamic Golden Age?
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Who is the author of the historical book 'Tarikh Baghdad'?
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In which city was Bayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom) founded?
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Who established Baghdad as the capital of the Abbasid Dynasty?
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In which country is the Great Mosque of Samarra located?