GRADE (6) UNIT 3 LESSON 3

When did the Umayyad Caliphate begin?

• 661 AD

• 750 AD

• 717 AD

• 750 BC

Who was the first caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Ali bin Abi Talib

• Muawiyah I

• Marwān II

• Leo III

Which continents did the Umayyad Caliphate extend over?

• Africa, Europe, Asia

• Africa, Europe, Australia

• Europe, Asia, Antarctica

• Asia, Africa, America

What was one main factor that led to the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Strong economy

• Weakness of the Persian Empire

• Advanced technology

• Powerful navy

What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Baghdad

• Mecca

• Damascus

• Cairo

What significant building did the Umayyads construct in Jerusalem?

• Alhambra

• Dome of the Rock

• Hagia Sophia

• Great Mosque

What was a result of conquering new lands by the Umayyads?

• Forced conversion to Islam

• Non-followers had to pay taxes

• Complete destruction of cities

• Relocation of populations

What architectural achievement is attributed to the Umayyads in Damascus?

• Blue Mosque

• Umayyad Mosque

• Grand Palace

• Sultan's Pavilion

How did the Umayyads contribute to trade?

• Building new trade routes

• Reforming coins with religious inscriptions

• Establishing trade fairs

• Inventing new currency

What language became official under the Umayyad rule?

• Persian

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek