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Quiz for Viewpoints 9.1: Jews in Muslim Lands

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1. The letter from the Jews of Tripoli provides evidence of which of the following?

That Jews in Egypt were harshly persecuted

That Abu Sad al-Tustari was in a position to influence government policy

That Jews in Egypt had the same rights as Muslims

That Abu Sad al-Tustari was revered for his holiness

Correct: The answer is b. The fact that the Jews of Tripoli wrote to Abu Sad al-Tustari for assistance suggests that they believed he had the power to influence government policy.

Incorrect: The answer is b. The fact that the Jews of Tripoli wrote to Abu Sad al-Tustari for assistance suggests that they believed he had the power to influence government policy.

1. The letter from the Jews of Tripoli provides evidence of which of the following?

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2. How did the Jews of Tripoli indicate their awareness of the delicacy of their position?

They sent a large gift along with their letter.

They declared themselves unworthy of the favor for which they asked.

They offered to pay rent to the Muslims on land they themselves owned.

They heaped praise on the ruler and all Muslims.

Correct: The answer is c. The Jews of Tripoli showed great sensitivity to the feelings of Muslims, going so far as to offer to pay rent on their own land.

Incorrect: The answer is c. The Jews of Tripoli showed great sensitivity to the feelings of Muslims, going so far as to offer to pay rent on their own land.

2. How did the Jews of Tripoli indicate their awareness of the delicacy of their position?

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3. Which of these is suggested by both the letter from the Jews of Tripoli and the excerpt from the writings of Maimonides?

Most Muslims did not believe that Jews were fully human.

In many ways, the position of Jews in the Islamic world was superior to that of Christians.

Jews suffered greater persecutions in Islamic lands than they did in Christian lands.

It was possible for Jews to occupy positions of great trust and responsibility in the Islamic government of Egypt.

Correct: The answer is d. Both Maimonides and Abu Sad al-Tustari held positions of power and influence at the court in Cairo.

Incorrect: The answer is d. Both Maimonides and Abu Sad al-Tustari held positions of power and influence at the court in Cairo.

3. Which of these is suggested by both the letter from the Jews of Tripoli and the excerpt from the writings of Maimonides?

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4. Who valued Maimonides’s skill as a physician?

The Christians of Cairo

The Muslims of Cairo

The Jews of Fustat

Almost everyone

Correct: The answer is d. Maimonides’s description of his practice suggests that his services were in high demand from all segments of society.

Incorrect: The answer is d. Maimonides’s description of his practice suggests that his services were in high demand from all segments of society.

4. Who valued Maimonides’s skill as a physician?

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