The Abbasid Empire Effectively Came to an End In

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Abbasid Empire effectively came to an end in:

• A) 1258, when the invading Mongol armies captured the Abbasid capital of Baghdad.
• B) 733, when the Abbasid Army was defeated by Charles Martel at Tours.
• C) 1066, when the dominant Shiites defeated the Sunnis at Damascus.
• D) 930, when the Shiites army attacked and captured Mecca.
• E) 1186, when Philip of France and Richard of England captured Jerusalem.

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