Question

Which changes occurred during the rule of Abbasids? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses Major campaigns made the military a more dominant class. Major campaigns made the military a more dominant class. Persian traditions strongly affected the caliphate. Persian traditions strongly affected the caliphate. Constantinople became the new empire’s capital. Constantinople became the new empire’s capital. Non-Arab Muslims were allowed to hold powerful positions. Non-Arab Muslims were allowed to hold powerful positions. Arab Muslims destroyed Kairouan and rebuilt Carthage. Arab Muslims destroyed Kairouan and rebuilt Carthage.

Answer 1

During the rule of the Abbasids, the following changes occurred:

1. **Persian traditions strongly affected the caliphate.**
2. **Non-Arab Muslims were allowed to hold powerful positions.**

The other options listed either do not apply or are incorrect regarding the changes during the Abbasid period. For instance, Constantinople was never the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate; the capital was Baghdad. Additionally, the statement about Arab Muslims destroying Kairouan and rebuilding Carthage is not a significant event associated with the Abbasid rule.