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

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

The Umayyad dynasty used diplomacy to add territory and their weak military crumbled when attacked, leading to their eventual dissolution.
The Umayyad dynasty used diplomacy to add territory and their weak military crumbled when attacked, leading to their eventual dissolution.

The Umayyad dynasty enforced a strict Arabization policy from the beginning, which led to a sense of unity in their territories.
The Umayyad dynasty enforced a strict Arabization policy from the beginning, which led to a sense of unity in their territories.

The Umayyad dynasty failed to leverage the conflict during the first fitnah and nearly lost their control of the empire.

Answer 1

The most accurate analysis of the Umayyad dynasty from the options provided is:

The Umayyad dynasty failed to leverage the conflict during the first fitnah and nearly lost their control of the empire.

This statement reflects historical events where the Umayyads faced significant challenges during the first fitnah (Islamic civil war) and managed to maintain control through a combination of military and political strategies, but it was a tumultuous period that tested their authority. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the nature of their rule, diplomacy, and policies regarding Arabization.