Describe how Baghdad was during its early years.

It was a well-developed city that had a million residents, wealthy, great trade, sciences and arts.

What year was Baghdad founded? Under what rule?

Founded under Abbasid Caliphate rule from 750 - 1258 CE.

Who was the caliph after the death of Muhammad in 632 CE? How were they elected?

It was a position of power that held both spiritual and political power. They were elected by other Muslims.

How were the Muslims when it came to invading other countries?

The soldiers were already resistant to the plague that made other empires vulnerable. Along with previous wars, this made other empires easy to take over.

Explain what a diwan is.

It was an administrative system that paid soldiers, collect taxes, and pay for public works.

These were governors that managed a region of an empire.

During the Arab rule how was other religions treated?

They were allowed to be retained and did not have to convert.

Before the Abbasids, who came before them? Who were they?

The Umayyads, rulers who had no relation to Muhammad.

What was society like under caliphate rule?

Some of the population did not convert if they were not Muslim, those who had different religions were considered protected peoples called dhimmi.

Most of the non-Muslim population was what?

Those who were non-Muslim were enslaved men and women, both having different roles in this society.

How free were women during this time?

Depending on the region and class, they were generally free. They wore clothing to cover themselves up; managed businesses, had their own education, and could go out public.

What would happen over time as more as more people converted ?

The jizya tax would not be paid for, resulting in less revenue.

What was one consequence of the empire expanding?

The governors would begin to pockets money and those enslaved would rebel.

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Caliphates

Q and A for the Caliphates

Question	Answer
Who were the Caliphates?	The Caliphates were
Describe how Baghdad was during its early years.	It was a well-developed city that had a million residents, wealthy, great trade, sciences and arts.
What year was Baghdad founded? Under what rule?	Founded under Abbasid Caliphate rule from 750 - 1258 CE.
Who was the caliph after the death of Muhammad in 632 CE? How were they elected?	It was a position of power that held both spiritual and political power. They were elected by other Muslims.
How were the Muslims when it came to invading other countries?	The soldiers were already resistant to the plague that made other empires vulnerable. Along with previous wars, this made other empires easy to take over.
Explain what a diwan is.	It was an administrative system that paid soldiers, collect taxes, and pay for public works.
What was an emir?	These were governors that managed a region of an empire.
What was the name of the class of religious scholars?	The ulema.
During the Arab rule how was other religions treated?	They were allowed to be retained and did not have to convert.
What was the special tax called for those who were conquered?	The jizya tax.
Before the Abbasids, who came before them? Who were they?	The Umayyads, rulers who had no relation to Muhammad.
What was society like under caliphate rule?	Some of the population did not convert if they were not Muslim, those who had different religions were considered protected peoples called dhimmi.
Most of the non-Muslim population was what?	Those who were non-Muslim were enslaved men and women, both having different roles in this society.
How free were women during this time?	Depending on the region and class, they were generally free. They wore clothing to cover themselves up; managed businesses, had their own education, and could go out public.
What would happen over time as more as more people converted ?	The jizya tax would not be paid for, resulting in less revenue.
What was one consequence of the empire expanding?	The governors would begin to pockets money and those enslaved would rebel.

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