When Muhammad died, political authority over the community was given to the Rashidun, which was
a. a oligarchy of aristocratic rulers in Mecca
b. religious scholars who interpret the Quran
c. Muhammad’s son and heir
d. the first four caliphs
e. the leaders of Muhammad’s tribe
Ans: d
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A) proved to be problematic when the nation experienced another financial panic in 1837 and there was no national financial entity to help stabilize the economy. B) did not have an adverse effect on the economy when a financial panic occurred in the 1830s because state banks adequately collaborated to stabilize the economy. C) did not result in decades of paper currency in circulation being issued by state banks, some of less than solid credit. D) illustrated the political strength of New England, New York, and the mid-Atlantic states.
Muslims contributed little of importance in mathematics or philosophy, because of their refusal to draw on the texts and learning of other civilizations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false