The Capital of the Abbasid Caliphate During the High Point

question 47

Multiple Choice

The capital of the Abbasid caliphate during the high point of Islamic culture was the city of

• A)Mecca.
• B)Medina.
• C)Istanbul.
• D)Damascus.
• E)Baghdad.

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Definitions:

Soaring Height

Achieving a very high level, elevation, or degree, often figuratively in terms of ambition, achievements, or physical structures.

Victory of Islam

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Gopuras

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Gateway Towers

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