The Abbasid Caliphs Tried to

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Abbasid caliphs tried to

• A) create a new capital at Persepolis.
• B) launch a holy war against Christianity.
• C) break down the distinction between Arab and non-Arab Muslims.
• D) end the practice of religious toleration.
• E) end intermarriage between Muslims and non-Muslims.

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Definitions:

Novation

The act of replacing an original party in a contract with a new party, with the consent of all involved, effectively creating a new contract.

Previous Valid Obligation

A duty or commitment that has been legally recognized and must be fulfilled as previously agreed or contracted.

Novation

The act of replacing an old obligation with a new one, thereby extinguishing the original obligation.

Consideration

In contract law, the benefit or value that each party agrees to give or receive as part of a legal agreement.