The Abbasid caliphs moved the capital of the caliphate away from Damascus, the old Umayyad capital. Which city became their new capital?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Baghdad
The Umayyads had ruled from Damascus. The Abbasids, who replaced them in 750, moved the capital to Baghdad, which became a great centre of trade and learning.