What was the impact of the Seljuk conquest of Baghdad on the Abbasid Empire?
a. The empire continued to crumble as a result of the military successes of Fatimid Egypt and the Byzantine Empire.
b. It restored the ability of the empire to meet the challenges of Egypt and the Byzantine Empire.
c. The Seljuks abandoned the Middle East for further conquests in the Indian subcontinent.
d. The imposition of a Christian government in the name of the Abbasid caliphs temporarily restored order.
e. It allowed the crusaders to conquer Egypt and Jerusalem with little difficulty.
Answer: B