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.
c
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