Question

How did the Abbasid dynasty benefit from it central location?
A. They had easy access to the Indian Ocean
B. They could expand territory easily
C. The central location allowed them to control trade routes
D. They could get to different places quickly

Answer 1

The Abbasid dynasty benefited from its central location primarily because **C. The central location allowed them to control trade routes**. Their capital in Baghdad was strategically situated at the crossroads of trade routes that connected the East and West, allowing them to facilitate and tax trade, which contributed significantly to their wealth and influence during their reign.