G.6 - SSE. STUDY GUIDE - EOT. 2

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 architectural achievement is attributed to the Umayyads in Damascus?

• Blue Mosque

• Grand Palace

• Umayyad Mosque

• 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

Which empire's weakness helped the Umayyads expand?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

What was a cultural influence of the Umayyads?

• Introduction of new religions

• Dissemination of Islamic culture

• Development of new languages

• Abandonment of old traditions

What was one of the main achievements of the Umayyad Caliphate in communication?

• Expansion of the postal system

• Invention of the telegraph

• Creation of a new alphabet

• Establishment of a news network

What led to the financial crisis during the Umayyad decline?

• New projects

• Natural disasters

• Economic conflicts

• Loss of trade routes

What was the result of the Umayyad's architectural achievements?

• Destruction of historical sites

• Construction of significant buildings

• Abandonment of cities

• Reduction in cultural influence

What did the Umayyads do to their currency?

• Introduced new metal coins

• Engraved coins with religious inscriptions

• Abolished all forms of currency

• Printed paper money