Which of the following best describes the study of the humanities and sciences under Muslim rule?
A. Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike traveled long distances to attend madrasas so they might study the humanities and sciences.
B. The ulama banned Muslims from pursuing these fields, and as a result, very few Muslims produced any great works on topics other than religion.
C. Because madrasas did not encourage the study of the humanities and sciences, Jews and Christians far outpaced Muslims in these fields.
D. Even though madrasas did not offer study in the humanities and sciences, many scholars pursued these topics privately and produced great works in these fields.
Answer: D
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