What made cities like Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus the centers of cultural, administrative, and economic activity for their regions?

Question

Multiple choice question.

an increase in overall trade

the development of the Islamic caliphate

the split of Islam

a decrease in the number of settlers from northern Europe

Answer 1

The correct answer is: the development of the Islamic caliphate.

The establishment and expansion of the Islamic caliphate played a crucial role in transforming cities like Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus into centers of cultural, administrative, and economic activity. These cities became hubs of trade, scholarship, and governance under Islamic rule.