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The theme of the essay focuses on the 2 most important Caliphates (or dynastic states) in Islamic history, the Umayyad and the Abbasid. Where do the names Umayyad and Abbasid derive from; What were the particular accomplishments of each; how did they differ; and what was it would you say that made them each to be Islamic? In addressing this last part, you will have to make clear what it means to be “Islamic” or Muslim, followers of the prophet Muhammad and believers in the Quran. (3 pages)