The Fatimids in Cairo, Egypt | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Egypt had been conquered and ruled in turn by

The ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Muslims (Abbasids and Umayyads)

How many Fatimid Imam-Caliphs lived and ruled in North Africa?

4 Imam-Caliphs: Imam al-Mahdi, Imam al-Qa'im, Imam al-Mansur and Imam al-Mu'izz, who later moved the capital from North Africa to Egypt in 973 CE.

Amaan Document was...

the guarantee of safety to the people of Egypt

Being a leader is a huge responsibility because…

they must guide, protect, and make important decisions for their people.

________ was the source of income & prosperity

The Nile River

After having established themselves in Ifriqiya, in North Africa, the Fatimids made preparations to enter

Egypt

Al-Qahira or the Cairo was built by...

Imam-Caliph al-Muizz

The Imam-Caliphs chose competent individuals in their court because…

their government would run smoothly and justice would be fair

Shortly afterwards, the Fatimid Imam-Caliph’s name was pronounced from the minbar of the mosques in

Mecca and Medina

al-Qahira (Cairo) al-Muizziya means

the Victorious City of al-Muizz

The Amaan Document was signed by...

Jawhar al-Siqilli

The Amaan Document provided...

safety and protection for people’s families, property, and freedom to follow their own faith without harm.

_______ now became the new base of the Fatimid imam-Caliphs

Cairo

Imam-Caliph al-Muizz found the city of...

al-Qahira or Cairo

What was the first Fatimids city?

al-Mahdiyya

Who was Jawhar al-Siqilli

a general in Fatimid army, was chosen to lead Fatimid force from North Africa to Egypt

What important buildings did the Imam-Caliph build in al-Mahdiyya?

a strong fortress city and a grand Mosque

The river Nile was useful/beneficial for both traders and ordinary people because…

it provided water for farming, transport for traders, and resources for daily life

What was the second city of Fatimids in North Africa?

al-Mansuriyya