Which of the following is true of dhimmis, or "People of the Book," in the Umayyad Empire? (4 points)

a
They had the highest social status.

b
They paid more in taxes than other people.

c
They had the lowest social status and were slaves.

d
They paid nothing in taxes.

According to Muslim religion, the dhimmis are people who practice any Abrahamic religion. Dhimmies were exempted from millitary and paying the Zakat, a religious tax, but were obliged to pay two taxes: Jizya, a per capita tax, and the Kharaj, a tax for landowning. They were allowed to practice its religions with restrictions.

Socially speaking, dhimmis were below muslims and just above slaves. Hence, correct answer is B.

Which of the following is true of dhimmis, or "People of the Book," in the Umayyad Empire? (4 points) a They had the highest social status. b They paid more in taxes than other people. c They had the lowest social status and were slaves. d They paid nothing in taxes.

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Which of the following is true of dhimmis, or "People of the Book," in the Umayyad Empire? (4 points)

a
They had the highest social status.

b
They paid more in taxes than other people.

c
They had the lowest social status and were slaves.

d
They paid nothing in taxes.