Umayyad Dynasty Achievements and Figures

The video provides an overview of the Bani Umayyah dynasty, the first Islamic kingdom established by Muawiyah Bin Abu Sufyan. It details the timeline and achievements of the Umayyad caliphs, highlighting their contributions to governance, culture, and science. The decline of the dynasty is attributed to internal conflicts and external pressures, leading to its eventual overthrow by the Bani Abbas. The video also explores the cultural and scientific advancements during the Umayyad period, including developments in education, architecture, and administration.

Who was the founder of the Umayyad Dynasty?

• Ali Bin Abi Thalib

• Muawiyah Bin Abu Sufyan

• Yazid Bin Muawiyah

• Marwan bin Muhammad

What was the system of government established by Muawiyah Bin Abu Sufyan?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Hereditary Monarchy

Which caliph's reign marked the end of the Umayyad Dynasty?

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan

• Yazid Bin Muawiyah

• Muawiyah Bin Abu Sufyan

• Marwan bin Muhammad

What was one of the key achievements of Marwan bin Hakam?

• Establishing a postal service

• Introducing Arabic as the official language

• Defeating the Khawarij and Shia movements

• Building the Great Mosque of Damascus

Which caliph is known for expanding the Umayyad territory to include parts of Europe?

• Marwan bin Hakam

• Umar bin Abdul Aziz

• Al Walid Bin Abdul Malik

• Muawiyah Bin Abu Sufyan

What was one of the reforms introduced by Umar bin Abdul Aziz?

• Expanding the military

• Revitalizing the postal system

• Introducing new tax policies

• Building new mosques

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

• Scientific advancements

• Military conquests

• Economic prosperity

• Internal ethnic conflicts

Which language became the official language of administration during the Umayyad period?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Persian

What was one of the architectural achievements during the Umayyad period?

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Constructing the Eiffel Tower

• Building the Colosseum

• Establishing the Great Mosque of Damascus

Who was a notable figure in the field of chemistry during the Umayyad period?

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Farabi

• Mariani

• Al-Khwarizmi