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'''Arabia''' is a cultural region originating in the {{wiki|Arabian Peninsula}} whose emergence as a powerful state in the 7th century coincided with its founding of [[Islam]] by {{wiki|Muhammad}}. The theocratic {{wiki|Rashidun Caliphate|regime}} established by his companions upon his death became known as the first {{wiki|caliphate}}, for its rulers bore the title of caliph as the spiritual and political successors of Muhammad. It rapidly conquered [[Iran|Persia]], the [[Levant]], and [[Egypt]], creating a simultaneously Arabian and Islamic empire, before being overthrown by the [[Umayyad Caliphate|Ummayad dynasty]].<ref name="Spielvogel 2018">Spielvogel, Jackson J. (2018). "Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World". ''Western Civilization'' (10th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning, pp. 175-207.</ref> | '''Arabia''' is a cultural region originating in the {{wiki|Arabian Peninsula}} whose emergence as a powerful state in the 7th century coincided with its founding of [[Islam]] by {{wiki|Muhammad}}. The theocratic {{wiki|Rashidun Caliphate|regime}} established by his {{wiki|Companions of the Prophet|companions}} upon his death became known as the first {{wiki|caliphate}}, for its rulers bore the title of caliph as the spiritual and political successors of Muhammad. It rapidly conquered [[Iran|Persia]], the [[Levant]], and [[Egypt]], creating a simultaneously Arabian and Islamic empire, before being overthrown by the [[Umayyad Caliphate|Ummayad dynasty]].<ref name="Spielvogel 2018">Spielvogel, Jackson J. (2018). "Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World". ''Western Civilization'' (10th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning, pp. 175-207.</ref> | ||
The Umayyad Caliphate based their capital in [[Damascus]],<ref name="Spielvogel 2018" /> where they constructed the [[Umayyad Mosque|grand mosque]] that came to bear their name.<ref name="Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)]]</ref> Their Arab ethno-nationalist policies incited grievances among its diverse population,<ref name="Foltz 2016" /> culminating in a revolution in 750 that brought to power the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid dynasty]].<ref name="Dynasty 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 1)]]</ref> Because the Persians were a prominent force among the revolutionaries, the new caliphate fostered a renaissance in Persian culture even while retaining the originally Arab religion of Islam, resulting in the emergence of a culturally syncretic political realm.<ref name="Foltz 2016" /> | The Umayyad Caliphate based their capital in [[Damascus]],<ref name="Spielvogel 2018" /> where they constructed the [[Umayyad Mosque|grand mosque]] that came to bear their name.<ref name="Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)]]</ref> Their Arab ethno-nationalist policies incited grievances among its diverse population,<ref name="Foltz 2016" /> culminating in a {{wiki|Abbasid Revolution|revolution}} in 750 that brought to power the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid dynasty]].<ref name="Dynasty 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 1)]]</ref> Because the Persians were a prominent force among the revolutionaries, the new caliphate fostered a renaissance in Persian culture even while retaining the originally Arab religion of Islam, resulting in the emergence of a culturally syncretic political realm.<ref name="Foltz 2016" /> | ||
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Revision as of 16:58, 8 April 2022
Arabia is a cultural region originating in the Arabian Peninsula whose emergence as a powerful state in the 7th century coincided with its founding of Islam by Muhammad. The theocratic regime established by his companions upon his death became known as the first caliphate, for its rulers bore the title of caliph as the spiritual and political successors of Muhammad. It rapidly conquered Persia, the Levant, and Egypt, creating a simultaneously Arabian and Islamic empire, before being overthrown by the Ummayad dynasty.[8]
The Umayyad Caliphate based their capital in Damascus,[8] where they constructed the grand mosque that came to bear their name.[9] Their Arab ethno-nationalist policies incited grievances among its diverse population,[2] culminating in a revolution in 750 that brought to power the Abbasid dynasty.[10] Because the Persians were a prominent force among the revolutionaries, the new caliphate fostered a renaissance in Persian culture even while retaining the originally Arab religion of Islam, resulting in the emergence of a culturally syncretic political realm.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
- Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- Assassin's Creed: Dynasty
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Foltz, Richard. (2016). "The Iranization of Islam". Iran in World History. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 45-59.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Assassin's Creed
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Dynasty
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Spielvogel, Jackson J. (2018). "Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World". Western Civilization (10th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning, pp. 175-207.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed – Knowledge (Abu'l Nuqoud)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – Beacon Fire (Part 1)