Question

True or False: The Umayyad Dynasty saw the Islamic Empire stretch all the way from Portugal to near India, and they moved the capital to Damascus in Syria so that it would be more centrally located.

Answer 1

Answer:

This answer is true.

Explanation:

Although the reign of Umayyad lasted less than 100 years they managed to create a vast Empire, the largest at the time.

They spread their power across North Africa, eventually destroying the country of Visigoths in 711, spreading their power into Europe.

After the defeat in the battle of Tours (732) they failed to spread their power further into West Europe.

At the same time, they spread their power across Middle East, moving the capital of Empire from Mecca to Damascus.