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geodog55 · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

In general terms, it can be said that Islamic society

a. was usually extremely intolerant toward Christians and Jews.
b. contained very rigid divisions between Church and State.
c. relied heavily on religious doctrine to determine proper behavior in the areas of politics, economics, law, and ethics.
d. was more violent than its contemporaries.
e. became more secular after the death of Muhammad.

Question 2

The Mongols

a. initially came from the Congo Basin in central Africa.
b. introduced the meaning of ornate rugs to Persia and Egypt, from where it spread across the Islamic world.
c. adapted quickly to life in the Middle East, as they were already Muslims and greatly interested in trade and urban development.
d. were unable to capture Egypt, due to the effective resistance of the Mamelukes.
e. captured Constantinople two times, but left shortly afterward in order not to destroy the city's profitable trading system.