Which best describes the reason the Abbasid dynasty decided to build the city of Baghdad in its present location?
a- The area was strategically chosen to benefit the most from international commerce.
b- The area was of specific religious importance to Muslims at that time.
c- The loss of Spain forced Muslims to find a location far from Europe and possible conflict.
d-The site was chosen in an effort to curry favor with Muslim clerics.

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Which best describes the reason the Abbasid dynasty decided to build the city of Baghdad in its present location? 
a- The area was strategically chosen to benefit the most from international commerce.
b- The area was of specific religious importance to Muslims at that time.
c- The loss of Spain forced Muslims to find a location far from Europe and possible conflict.
d-The site was chosen in an effort to curry favor with Muslim clerics.

anonymous · Answer

They actually founded Baghdad today!

zale101 · Answer

i'd go with A because the reason Abbasid caliphs decided to build Baghdad in the Tigris river because the land their was fertile land. Areas near the rivers attracted merchants because these places were a great source for furnishing food by grow crops, hunting fishes or any animals near the river (animals mostly found near the rivers for survival), and a suitable environment to tame.

anonymous · Answer

They founded it this day I meant. :p

zale101 · Answer

u mean today?