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

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

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

Answer 1

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

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

This accurately reflects the historical context of the Umayyad dynasty, particularly during the period of internal conflict following the assassination of Ali ibn Abi Talib and the power struggles that ensued. The Umayyads faced significant challenges and opposition during the first fitnah, which threatened their rule.