Tossup
The founder of this dynasty once served the Ghassanids and sponsored centers of learning like Kairouan. A member of this dynasty nominated his son Yazid as heir, prompting a conflict known as the Second Fitna during which the Dome of the Rock was built. One ruler from this dynasty named Abd al-Rahman III founded an Islamic state in al-Andalus known as the Caliphate of Córdoba. Mu’awiya I established this dynasty and ruled from its capital at Damascus. This dynasty succeeded the Rashidun and flourished from 644 until 750 AD. For 10 points, what early Islamic caliphate was overthrown by the Abbasid Revolution? ■END■
ANSWER: Umayyad Caliphate [or Umayyads; accept Omayyads]
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Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 5 | 60% | 20% | 76.67 |
| UK (South) | UK | 8 | 75% | 38% | 61.83 |
| Northern California | US | 4 | 75% | 25% | 57.33 |
| Southern California | US | 7 | 100% | 71% | 80.71 |
| Eastern Canada (1) | US | 5 | 80% | 20% | 77.50 |
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 9 | 78% | 22% | 83.71 |
| Florida | US | 4 | 75% | 0% | 69.00 |
| Great Lakes | US | 12 | 100% | 0% | 59.00 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 89% | 56% | 80.75 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 2 | 100% | 50% | 83.00 |
| Midwest | US | 9 | 78% | 33% | 67.57 |
| North | US | 4 | 50% | 25% | 62.00 |
| Northeast | US | 10 | 90% | 40% | 72.11 |
| Pacific | US | 8 | 88% | 50% | 77.86 |
| Southeast | US | 13 | 92% | 23% | 66.50 |
| Upstate NY | US | 5 | 100% | 20% | 83.60 |