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| Map of the Umayyad territory. |
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| When did the Umayyad Caliphate begin and end? |
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Start: 661 AD
End: 750 AD |
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| What was the social administration in the Umayyad dynasty? |
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1. Muslim Arabs
2. Muslim Non-Arabs
3. Non-Muslim Free persons
4. Slaves |
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| Who was the first Umayyad Caliph? |
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| Umayyad Mosque in Damascus |
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| Where was the Umayyad political capitol? |
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| What were the gender roles in the Umayyad dynasty? |
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| Men could marry multiple wives, but all had to be treated equally. Women were allowed only one husband. Adultry was forbidden. Both men and women were equal before Allah. |
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| Umayyad expansion under each caliph. |
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| How did the Umayyads view Dhimmis? |
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| Dhimmis (people of the book) paid an extra tax for not being Muslim. Dhimmis were protected people; most were Christians and Jews. Dhimmis could convert to Islam for reduced taxes and more equality before authorities. |
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| The Great Mosque of Aleppo |
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
(Mosque of the Prophet) |
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| City of Damascus. This city was the capital city of the Umayyad Caliphate. The Umayyad architecture is prominent and the largest structure in the city was built by the Umayyads. |
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| What was the cause of the Umayyad Dynasty's fall? |
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| After the death of Hisham a large outbreak of revolts and rebellions weakened the empire. The Abassids defeated the Umayyads in 750. |
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| How were Caliphs selected? |
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| He was elected by a group of powerful tribal leaders. |
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| What was the initial reaction of the Umayyads when Muhammad introduced Islam? |
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| The Umayyads felt threatened by the followers of Muhammad. They felt that Muhammad would take all of their power. |
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| How were women treated during the Umayyad dynasty? |
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| Greatly strengthened rights in the areas of divorce and inheritance. The bride-price was given to the bride and not the father of the bride. Women were not required to wear Burkahs. |
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