Under the Umayyad Dynasty

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The Umayyad Dynasty oversaw significant expansion of the Islamic Arab empire, including conquests of vast territories in Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe.

Answer: E
 While the Umayyad Dynasty did not capture Constantinople themselves, their forces did besiege the city in 718. However, the city was not successfully captured until the Ottoman Turks did so in 1453.

The other options are incorrect:
A) Ethiopia did not become an Islamic state under the Umayyad Dynasty.
C) Iraqi Shi'ite and Sunnite forces did not become united under the Umayyad Dynasty.
D) While the caliphs may have aimed to strengthen internal authority, it is uncertain whether their behavior had this effect.