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The Abbasid empire
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did the Abbasid's take control of the empire | By assassinating all of the Umayyad leaders |
| How did the Abbasid's hold on to power | By using a standing army and a policy of inclusion |
| What are the Advancements of the Abbasid empire | Learned Calligraphy, made paper for more books and learning, Arabic numbering, decimal point, algebra, calculus, and calendar. |
| What led to the Abbasid decline | Once again ignoring responsibilities and luxurious living, not protecting merchants and raising taxes. |
| How did the empire fall | The Fatamids and the Seljuk turks were both conquering parts of the empire. When the Mongols came and captured Baghdad, then it was over |
| Define Baghdad | The Capital of the Abbasid empire |
| Define Standing army | an army that is always ready, even in times of peace |
| Define Inclusion | Having people from conquered lands participate in government |
| Define Golden Age | The peak of an empire or country |