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.