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General Knowledge Islamic History

Which knowledge sources did the Abbasids blend with Islamic principles?

A Chinese and Japanese knowledge

B African and South American knowledge

C Greek, Indian, and Persian knowledge

D Viking and Roman knowledge

Explanation

The Abbasids emphasized intellectual development by blending Islamic principles with knowledge from Greece (philosophy, science), India (mathematics, astronomy), and Persia (administration, literature).

Reference: Islamic History - General Knowledge , Page 3

Hint

Translation movement brought Greek, Indian, and Persian texts into Arabic.

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