Primary evidence suggests that ninth-century Abbasid caliphs
a. exempted nobles from taxation.
b. did not tax their secretaries and personal retainers.
c. supported hospices where the sick could gain shelter and medical treatment.
d. cared nothing for widows and orphans.
e. routinely killed women and children.
c
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Who contributed to the monastic movement in western Europe?
A) Gregory of Nyssa B) Augustine of Hippo C) Benedict of Nursia D) Caesarius of Arles
Free Masonry organizations were similar to contemporary churches in that they
A) performed acts of charity, practiced rituals, and fostered a sense of community. B) performed missionary work, gave classes in rhetoric, and were influential teachers. C) provided financial support to innovative writers and sponsored concerts. D) performed missionary work, performed charitable acts, and were influential teachers. E) sponsored concerts and provided financial support to innovative artists.
The term sultan means
A. "first among equals." B. "master of nature." C. "the chosen one." D. "consecrated before god." E. "chieftain."