Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Mawali

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the mawali ?

• A)They were peasants who performed artisan tasks in the Muslim community.
• B)They were non-Arab Islamic converts who were considered second-class Muslims.
• C)They  had special wealth or prestige.
• D)They were slaves taken as part of conquest and expansion during the Caliphate.
• E)They lived in the cities to have sufficient access to places of worship.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical model that describes how a person ranks choices based on perceived utility, happiness, or satisfaction.

Consumption

The act of using goods and services by households or individuals, leading to the satisfaction of needs and wants.

Price

The price in terms of cash expected, necessary, or donated in exchange for a commodity.

Demand Function

An equation showing the relationship between the quantity of a good consumers want to buy and its price, alongside other factors like income and prices of related goods.