Caliphate of the Abbasids Between 750 and 1258 and 1261 and 1517 CE, the Abbasid Caliphate ruled over the Islamic Empire. The Islamic Empire under Abbasid authority went through a time of cultural and economic prosperity known as the Islamic Golden Age. Al-Andalus – Spain and Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula were ruled by Islam … Read more
The first four Islamic rulers to take over from the Prophet Muhammad were known as the Four Caliphs. Because each of them received their education in Islam straight from Muhammad, they are frequently referred to as the “Rightly Guided” Caliphs. In the early years of Islam, they also acted as Muhammad’s closest companions and counsellors. … Read more
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. The island is considered part of the Windward Islands, and its name comes from the French naming it after Saint Lucia, Syracuse. The first inhabitants were the Indian Arawak. The Caribbean nations then occupied the island. The first Spaniards landed on the island in the … Read more
Horses are four-legged animals that have a long relationship with humans. They were once a major form of transportation for humans. They have also done a lot for humans over the years. The scientific name of the horse is Equus ferus caballus. There are more than 300 different horse breeds. Horse breeds come in a … Read more
Erosion is the wear and tear of soil by forces such as water, wind, and ice. Erosion has helped shape many interesting features on the Earth’s surface, including mountain peaks, valleys, and coastlines. There are different forces in nature that cause erosion. Depending on the type of force, erosion can happen quickly or take thousands … Read more
Islands are strips of land that are not connected to the mainland and are surrounded by water. Islets are sometimes called dunes, keys, or islets. A group of islands is often referred to as an archipelago. There are two types of islands; Continental islands and Oceanic islands. Continental islands are part of the continental shelf. … Read more
Minnesota has been inhabited by people for thousands of years, including ancient cultures such as the Woodland people and the Mississippian culture. When Europeans arrived in the 16th century, Native American tribes populated the entire region. The largest Native American tribe in the area was the Dakota Sioux. They hunted buffaloes and grew crops such … Read more
