Which of the following best describes the studies of Muslim philosophers during the Middle Ages?

A.
They studied Thomas Aquinas and other Christian philosophers of the Middle Ages.
B.
They were highly influenced by Confucius and other Chinese philosophers.
C.
They were influenced by philosophers such as Aristotle and by the teachings of Islam.
D.
They only read the Qur'an and other works that had been written by Muslims.

C. They were influenced by philosophers such as Aristotle and by the teachings of Islam.