Fatimids

Baron Farmar Fatimid Caliphate Persian **Political:** the army had the most control over the political system **Economic:** lots of trans-Sahara trade **Religion**: Shi’a Muslim **Social:** pretty conservative Muslim values held in place, but women were treated fairly well **Intellectual, Arts:** art wise there was probably a lot of calligraphy around, since they were Muslim; they were conquerors **Geography**: all of North Africa, originated in Tunisia