Which analysis of the Umayyad dynasty is accurate?(1 point)

Question

1. The Umayyad dynasty failed to leverage the conflict during the first fitnah and nearly lost their control of the empire.
2. The Umayyad dynasty took a secular stance in regard to ruling their diverse populace, which kept the populace from fighting their rule initially.
3. The Umayyad dynasty enforced a strict Arabization policy from the beginning, which led to a sense of unity in their territories.
4. The Umayyad dynasty used diplomacy to add territory and their weak military crumbled when attacked, leading to their eventual dissolution.

Answer 1

The most accurate analysis of the Umayyad dynasty among the given options is:

2. The Umayyad dynasty took a secular stance in regard to ruling their diverse populace, which kept the populace from fighting their rule initially.

The Umayyads, who ruled from 661 to 750 CE, implemented a relatively secular administration that allowed for some degree of religious tolerance among the diverse populations within their empire, which helped to maintain stability and reduced the chances of widespread rebellion for a certain period.