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Current Question
Which Abbasid caliph initiated Mihna (Inquisition)?
  • A. Al-Ma’mun
  • B. Al-Mansur
  • C. Harun al-Rashid
  • D. Al-Mu‘tasim
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mihna enforced doctrine of created Qur’an.
Related Question 1
Which Abbasid caliph ended Mihna?
  • A. Al-Mutawakkil
  • B. Al-Ma’mun
  • C. Al-Mu‘tasim
  • D. Al-Amin
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
He restored orthodox Sunni position.
Related Question 2
Which Abbasid caliph is associated with decline due to internal fragmentation?
  • A. Al-Musta‘sim
  • B. Al-Mutawakkil
  • C. Al-Amin
  • D. Al-Ma’mun
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
His reign ended with Mongol invasion.
Related Question 3
Which Abbasid caliph faced the Mongol invasion?
  • A. Al-Musta‘sim
  • B. Al-Ma’mun
  • C. Al-Mutawakkil
  • D. Al-Amin
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
He was last Abbasid in Baghdad (1258).
Related Question 4
Which Abbasid caliph was known for translation of Greek philosophy?
  • A. Al-Ma’mun
  • B. Al-Mansur
  • C. Al-Amin
  • D. Al-Mutawakkil
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
He sponsored Bayt al-Hikmah.
Related Question 5
Which Abbasid caliph was known for patronizing translation movement heavily?
  • A. Al-Mansur
  • B. Al-Ma’mun
  • C. Al-Mutawakkil
  • D. Al-Amin
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
He sponsored scholars and translators extensively.