Under the Abbasids, the Caliphs

question 35

Multiple Choice

Under the Abbasids, the caliphs

• A) forced all of their subjects to convert to Islam.
• B) made a sharp distinction between secular and religious authority.
• C) became mere figureheads
• D) ruled as absolute dictators.
• E) took on more of the trappings of kingship.

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