Question

The destruction of the House of Wisdom during the Siege of Baghdad in 1258 is best understood in the context of which of the following?

Options:
- A: European Christians attempting to conquer the Holy Land
- B: The Golden Horde expanding the extent of Mongol rule
- C: The cultural and scientific flowering of the Islamic Golden Age
- D: The decline and fall of the Seljuk Empire

Answer 1

B. The Golden Horde expanding the extent of Mongol rule.

The destruction of the House showcased the influence the Mongols were acquiring in the Middle East.