Quiz for Viewpoints 9.1: Jews in Muslim Lands

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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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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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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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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?