Question

baghdad was a veritable city of palaces, not made of stucco and mortar, but of marble. the buildings were usually of several stories. the palaces and mansions were lavishly gilded and decorated, and hung with beautiful tapestry and hangings of brocade or silk. the rooms were lightly and tastefully furnished with luxurious divans, costly tables, unique chinese vases and gold and silver ornaments. -arab geography yakut, quoted in william stearns davis, ed., readings in ancient history: illustrative extracts from the sources, 2 vols. (boston: allyn and bacon, 1912 - 13), vol. ii: rome and the west, pp. 365 - 367. the quotation above supports what claim about medieval baghdad? a it did not tolerate religious diversity. b it was connected to international trade. c it was much richer than china. d there were no major class divisions within the city. pregunta 5 (5 puntos) (01.03 mc) which areas were most permanently impacted by expansion of islam? a the southwest african coast b western europe c northern europe d north africa and southwest asia pregunta 6 (5 puntos) (01.03 mc) which of the following accurately describes the relationship of islam to the byzantine and persian empires? a islam never gained acceptance in byzantine and persian territory. b the byzantine and persian empires were conquered by followers of islam. c after gaining initial converts through trade, islam endured in the persian empire but died out in byzantium. d the byzantine empire was hostile to islam, while the persian empire was its place of origin.

Explanation:

1. For the first question about medieval Baghdad: The mention of "unique Chinese vases" implies that Baghdad had access to goods from China, which indicates its connection to international trade. There is no mention of religious diversity, comparison with China's wealth, or class - divisions in the given text.
2. For the second question about areas impacted by Islam's expansion: North Africa and southwest Asia were areas where Islam had a long - lasting and significant impact, becoming major Islamic regions. The other regions mentioned did not have such a permanent and deep - rooted impact.
3. For the third question about Islam and the Byzantine and Persian Empires: The Islamic forces conquered the Persian Empire and made significant inroads into Byzantine territories.

Answer:

1. b. It was connected to international trade.
2. d. North Africa and southwest Asia
3. b. The Byzantine and Persian Empires were conquered by followers of Islam.