Question

Muhammad said, “The ink of scholars is more precious than the blood of martyrs.” What is one way this mantra reflected in Abbasid society?

The Abbasids destroyed people and property in conquered areas to discourage dissent.

The Abbasids devised a system of social classes to bolster the sense of community.

The Abbasids translated great works of literature to advance Islamic knowledge.

The Abbasids forced non-Muslims to convert to Islam to enrich the culture.