Question

Some people felt oppressed under Persian and Roman rule and opened the city gates to the Muslim armies. What did the Muslims offer to the dhimmis?

1) Freedom of religion
2) Protection
3) Equal rights
4) Poll tax

Answer 1

The Muslims offered the dhimmis freedom of religion, protection, and a poll tax called jizya.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Muslims offered to the dhimmis under Persian and Roman rule included:

1. Freedom of religion: Dhimmis were allowed to practice their own religions.
2. Protection: Muslim rulers provided legal protection to the dhimmis.
3. Poll tax: Dhimmis were required to pay a special tax called jizya as a sign of their acknowledgment to the sovereignty of the Muslim leadership.

While the dhimmi system granted religious minorities official standing within the Muslim community, there were also some restrictions on their public lives and social mobility.