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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Read the following excerpt from the Pact of Umar, which was an agreement between the Christians and the Islamic ruler, Umar. In this excerpt, the Christians explain how they intend to treat Muslims in their city. Use the excerpt to answer the following question: When you came against us, we asked you for safe-conduct (aman) for ourselves, our descendants, our property, and the people of our community, and we undertook the following obligations toward you: We shall not build, in our cities or in their neighborhood, new monasteries, Churches, convents, or monks' cells, nor shall we repair,

OpenStudy (anonymous):

by day or by night, such of them as fall in ruins or are situated in the quarters of the Muslims. We shall keep our gates wide open for passersby and travelers. We shall give board and lodging to all Muslims who pass our way for three days. We shall not give shelter in our churches or in our dwellings to any spy, nor bide him from the Muslims. We shall not manifest our religion publicly nor convert anyone to it. We shall not prevent any of our kin from entering Islam if they wish it. We shall show respect toward the Muslims, and we shall rise from our seats when they wish to sit. Public Domain Which of the following would likely occur if these rules were followed? (5 points) Mosques would replace Christian churches in some areas. Muslims and Christians would begin to intermarry. Christians would begin to obtain positions of leadership. Muslims would begin to resent the imposition of Christians.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@HaleyT @aysheh @Kfins99 anyone have any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D) Muslims would begin to resent the imposition of Christians

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you sure?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, this time I am 100% sure :'P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It seems to me like in this paragraph that they are saying they will be extremely accommodating to the Muslims.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Trust me, it is D, I saw this question 3 days ago, and the person got it right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Anytime!

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