Which of the Following Is Not an Accurate Characteristic of Islamic

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an accurate characteristic of Islamic civilization in the eighth and ninth centuries?

• A)The Arabs were heirs to the Greco-Roman culture of the Roman Empire.
• B)Men and women were equally dominant in Muslim society.
• C)The Muslims created a brilliant urban culture.
• D)Arabic became a truly international tongue.
• E)Muslims employed unique decorative art because their religion prohibited the making of graven images.

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