What strategy did Buddhist and Christian missionaries employ to spread their faith that Muslims didn't?
A. Forceful conversion of others
B. Conversion of merchants
C. Use of artifacts
D. Conversion of kings and other elite figures
im 70% sure it's D what do you think
I agree.
I have the same question on my test,I have my book in front of me and yes, it is D.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the strategies employed by Buddhist and Christian missionaries and compare them to those employed by Muslims.
Buddhist and Christian missionaries were more likely to employ the following strategies:
1. Conversion of kings and other elite figures (Option D): Both Buddhist and Christian missionaries often targeted influential leaders and members of the ruling class in order to gain support and spread their faith. By converting kings and other elites, they hoped to establish the religion as the official faith of a region.
Muslim missionaries, on the other hand, did also target kings and elites for conversion. However, there is a key difference in approach between the Muslim and Christian/Buddhist missionaries. Christian and Buddhist missionaries would often seek to make the ruler adopt their faith, and then the ruler would pressure or actively convert their subjects. In contrast, Muslim missionaries often focused on converting individuals directly rather than through royal patronage.
The other options mentioned are not as widely employed by Buddhist, Christian, or Muslim missionaries. However, let's briefly discuss them for clarity:
2. Forceful conversion of others (Option A): While there have been instances throughout history where religious conversions occurred through force, it cannot be considered as a predominant strategy employed by Buddhist and Christian missionaries. In fact, both religions preach peace and non-violence.
3. Conversion of merchants (Option B): Conversion of merchants was a strategy employed by both Buddhist and Christian missionaries. By converting merchants, they facilitated the spread of their faith along trade routes, as traders interacted with people from different regions.
4. Use of artifacts (Option C): The use of artifacts, such as religious symbols, relics, or sacred texts, can be found in the practices of all three faiths. However, it cannot be considered as a strategy exclusively used by Buddhist and Christian missionaries.
Considering the analysis above, it is most accurate to say that the strategy Buddhist and Christian missionaries employed to spread their faith that Muslims didn't extensively employ was the conversion of kings and other elite figures (Option D).