Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
101
The decisive battle that led to the collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE was the:
Answer:
Battle of the Zab
The Battle of the Zab in northern Iraq saw the Abbasid forces decisively defeat the last Umayyad caliph, Marwan II. This victory effectively ended Umayyad rule in the East and allowed the Abbasids to assume control of the Caliphate.
102
Who was the legendary general who led the Abbasid forces in Khorasan against the Umayyads?
Answer:
Abu Muslim Khorasani
Abu Muslim Khorasani was the mastermind and military leader of the Abbasid Revolution. His ability to unite diverse ethnic and religious groups under the Black Banner was instrumental in the overthrow of the Umayyad Caliphate.
103
The Abbasid Revolution originally began in which eastern province?
Answer:
Khorasan
Khorasan was the epicenter of the Abbasid movement (the Da'wa). The Abbasids utilized the region's distance from the Umayyad capital and the support of local Persian converts (Mawali) and disillusioned Arab tribes to launch their uprising.
104
Which city was founded by Al-Mansur as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Answer:
Baghdad
Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad, known as Madinat al-Salam (City of Peace), in 762 CE. Its circular design and strategic location on the Tigris River turned it into the premier administrative and cultural center of the Islamic world for centuries.
105
Who was the first caliph of the Abbasid dynasty?
Answer:
Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah
Abu al-Abbas, known as al-Saffah (the Blood-shedder), became the first Abbasid caliph in 750 CE after the defeat of the Umayyads. His reign focused on consolidating power and eliminating Umayyad remnants to secure the new dynasty's foundation.