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Battle of Heliopolis Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Heliopolis (640 AD) was a crucial event in the history of the region, marking a turning point in the struggle for power and control.

  • Strategic location of Heliopolis
  • Key leaders involved in the battle
  • Impact of the battle on the region

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of Heliopolis took place in 640 AD between the Rashidun Caliphate and the Byzantine Empire.
  • The Rashidun Caliphate was led by Amr ibn al-As during the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • The Byzantine Empire was led by Theodore during the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • The Rashidun Caliphate emerged victorious in the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis marked the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Egypt.
  • The Byzantine forces suffered heavy casualties during the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • Heliopolis was a strategic location in Egypt during the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis contributed to the decline of Byzantine power in the region.
  • The Rashidun Caliphate's victory at Heliopolis paved the way for the Islamic conquest of Egypt.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis was part of the larger Byzantine-Arab Wars.
  • The Rashidun Caliphate utilized cavalry and camel-mounted infantry during the Battle of Heliopolis.
  • The Byzantine forces at Heliopolis were primarily composed of infantry and archers.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis lasted for several days before the Byzantine forces were defeated.
  • After the Battle of Heliopolis, the Rashidun Caliphate continued to expand its control over Egypt.
  • The city of Heliopolis was known for its ancient religious significance and temples.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis played a key role in the spread of Islam in Egypt.
  • The Rashidun Caliphate's victory at Heliopolis weakened Byzantine control over Egypt.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis was one of the early military engagements between Muslims and Byzantines.
  • The conquest of Heliopolis by the Rashidun Caliphate was a significant turning point in the history of Egypt.
  • The Battle of Heliopolis demonstrated the military prowess of the Rashidun Caliphate's forces.

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