Quiz on the Umayyad Caliphate

Who was the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Muawiyah bin Abi Sufian

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan

• Al-Walid bin Abdul Malik

• Umar bin Abdul Aziz

What was the duration of the Umayyad Caliphate's rule?

• 41 Hijrah to 132 Hijrah

• 70 Hijrah to 150 Hijrah

• 60 Hijrah to 100 Hijrah

• 50 Hijrah to 120 Hijrah

Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Cairo

• Damsyik

• Baghdad

• Cordova

Who was the last caliph of the Umayyad dynasty?

• Marwan bin Muhammad

• Umar bin Abdul Aziz

• Al-Walid bin Abdul Malik

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan

Which caliph introduced the Arabic language as the official language of administration?

• Muawiyah bin Abi Sufian

• Umar bin Abdul Aziz

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan

• Al-Walid bin Abdul Malik

What significant infrastructure did Abdul Malik bin Marwan improve?

• Schools

• Hospitals

• Mosques

• Roads and bridges

Which caliph is known for establishing the postal service?

• Al-Walid bin Abdul Malik

• Umar bin Abdul Aziz

• Muawiyah bin Abi Sufian

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan

What was a major factor in the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Cultural unity

• Monarchical succession

• Strong military

• Economic prosperity

Which of the following was a social issue during the Umayyad rule?

• High literacy rates

• Discrimination against Mawali

• Economic equality

• Strong community ties

What was one of the educational contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Establishment of universities

• Promotion of scientific research

• Development of libraries

• Encouragement of Quranic studies