Question

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Why is Spain a good example of how most conquered peoples of other faiths were treated under the Umayyad Caliphate?

A. Jews and Christians were forced to convert to Islam, though many chose to do so willingly.
B. Jews, Christians, and non-Arabic speaking Muslims there were all kept strictly separated from wider Arabic-speaking Muslim society.
C. Jews and Christians there were persecuted by Muslims and had very limited rights.
D. Jews and Christians there coexisted peacefully with Muslims and were allowed to practice their own religions.

Explain why you chose or eliminated answer A:
Explain why you chose or eliminated answer B:
Explain why you chose or eliminated answer C:
Explain why you chose or eliminated answer D:

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

jews christians and non arabic speaking muslims were strictly seperated from wider arabic speaking Muslim societies

Umayyad Caliphate in Islamic Spain was a multi-cultural mix of the people of three great monotheistic religions: Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

Although Christians and Jews lived under restrictions, for much of the time the three groups managed to get along together, and to some extent, to benefit from the presence of each other.

It brought a degree of civilisation to Europe that matched the heights of the Roman Empire and the Italian Renaissance.

That's why Option B is the best option

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter B.

Explanation: All the others were eliminated because they were not right.