The ruled the first empire after the death of Muhammad. They made their capital in the city of and expanded Muslim power into Spain. In 750, they were replaced by the , who ruled from . This marked the beginning of Islam's .

The Umayyads ruled from Damascus and expanded Muslim power into Spain. In 750, the Abbasids replaced them and established their capital in Baghdad. The Abbasid period is associated with the beginning of Islam’s Golden Age, so the correct choice is “Golden Age.”

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