HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Created a common coinage
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Establishing an official language
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Standardizing weights and measures
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All of the above
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Umayyad were able to expand their empire by a significant military force. Using a predominantly Syrian army, the Umayyads expanded their rule to northern India and across North Africa.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Umayyads were the first dynasty to take over the institute of Caliphate, transforming it into an inheritable title. They were responsible for bringing centralization and stability to the realm, and they also continued the swift military expansion of the empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Umayyads continued the Muslim conquests, conquering Ifriqiya, Transoxiana, Sind, the Maghreb and Hispania (al-Andalus). At its greatest extent, the Umayyad Caliphate covered 11, 100, 000 km2 (4, 300, 000 sq mi), making it one of the largest empires in history in terms of area.