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

Question

Multiple choice question.

the development of the Islamic caliphate

a decrease in the number of settlers from northern Europe

the split of Islam

an increase in overall trade

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

the development of the Islamic caliphate

The Islamic caliphate played a significant role in establishing cities like Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus as centers of cultural, administrative, and economic activity, fostering trade, scholarship, and governance throughout the regions they controlled.