In general, yes it is true that increased competition for power among European states and led to imperialism, but first it led to nationalism, which then led to imperialism, since nationalism inspired far more pride.
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Umayyad dynasty controlled a large empire known as the Arabic empire. Their extending control over the vast areas which controlled the Iberian peninsula and North Africa influenced the culture and language of these region. The centralized administer system and Arabic as the official language have long-lasting impact over these regions. Although the spread of Arabs not always converted the whole population of the conquered land to adopt Islam, the language Arabic was always a medium to gain better opportunities.
