Empires Pictorial

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What was the official language of the Umayyad dynasty?

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Arabic

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What did making Arabic the official language help achieve in the empire?

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It unified the diverse regions under a common language.

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What type of dynasty was the Umayyad dynasty?

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Muslim

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What were some of the goods traded by the Mayan cities?

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Jade and chocolate.

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What was the purpose of the civil service examination system?

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To choose government workers based on their knowledge and skills.

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Who was the leader that began the Umayyad dynasty?

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Mu'āwiyah I.

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What is a key benefit of having a common language in an empire?

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It helps in communication and unity among diverse regions.

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Name one good that the Mayans traded that was considered valuable.

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Jade.

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What is the significance of the Umayyad dynasty in history?

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It was the first great Muslim dynasty.

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What does the term 'civil service' refer to?

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The body of government workers.