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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. (10[2])Mu’awiya I established this dynasty and ruled from its capital at Damascus. This dynasty succeeded (-5[1])the Rashidun and flourished from 644 until 750 AD. For 10 points, what early Islamic caliphate was overthrown by the Abbasid Revolution? ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Umayyad Caliphate [or Umayyads; accept Omayyads]
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TournamentEditionTUHConv. %Neg %Average Buzz
UK (North)UK560%20%76.67
UK (South)UK875%38%61.83
Northern CaliforniaUS475%25%57.33
Southern CaliforniaUS7100%71%80.71
Eastern Canada (1)US580%20%77.50
Eastern Canada (2)US978%22%83.71
FloridaUS475%0%69.00
Great LakesUS12100%0%59.00
Lower Mid-AtlanticUS989%56%80.75
Upper Mid-AtlanticUS2100%50%83.00
MidwestUS978%33%67.57
NorthUS450%25%62.00
NortheastUS1090%40%72.11
PacificUS888%50%77.86
SoutheastUS1392%23%66.50
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