The Cultural Blending Associated with the Expansion and Spread of Islam

question 66

Multiple Choice

The cultural blending associated with the expansion and spread of Islam from 1200 to 1500 can be seen by examining the

• A) design of mosques that combine older traditions and new influences.
• B) changes in the Quran that blend older traditions and new influences.
• C) development of double-entry bookkeeping and banking.
• D) blending of biblical and Quranic writings.
• E) development of banking.

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition marked by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without a realistic basis.

Narcissism

A trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

DSM-5

stands for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is a widely used system for classifying and diagnosing mental disorders.

Antagonism

One of five trait domains associated with personality disorders in the DSM-5, it is characterized by deceitfulness, grandiosity, callousness, and manipulativeness.