Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Success

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the success of Islamic trading firms in the Mediterranean?

• A) They benefited from favored trading status with the Holy Roman Empire.
• B) They established a commercial law apart from religion so that all people could participate in trade.
• C) They benefited from a legal system that promoted a favorable business environment.
• D) They established a state bank so that the royal family could earn a share of trading profits by lending out money.

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