Abbasids+$$$=Downfall

The Abbasid Empire was a vast and powerful empire, thriving on trade. But one important factor that lead to their downfall was their own wealth. During the Abbasids' golden age, the Abbasid caliphs grew very wealthy. As a result, the caliphs got used to a luxorious, lazy lifestyle and began to forget their responsibilities as a leader. This can be related to many things in our society today, even with people such as Ebenezer Scrooge from the story "A Christmas Carol". Scrooge was so obsessed with his money that he forgot about the true meaning of Christmas.

Soon, people under Abbasid rule began to revolt because the caliphs were not completing their duties as a leader. The Fatamids and the Seljuk Turks were two major groups that revolted against the Abbasids. This is similar to citizens protesting against a certain proposition passed by the government. After these revolts, the Abbasid empire quickly diminished and declined. Therefore, the Abbasids' wealth also lead to their downfall.

Jonathon Xue :D