Why were Moorish rulers initially somewhat tolerant of Christians and Jews in Spain?
(1 point)
Responses
Christians and Jews paid Muslim rulers tribute.
Christians and Jews paid Muslim rulers tribute.
Christians and Jews labored for free on building projects.
Christians and Jews labored for free on building projects.
Christians and Jews worshipped one God.
Christians and Jews worshipped one God.
Christians and Jews converted to Islam.
Christians and Jews were considered "People of the Book" in Islam, and were allowed to practice their religion as long as they paid a tax called the jizya. This tax helped fund the Muslim rulers and their armies. Additionally, Christians and Jews had valuable skills and knowledge that were useful to the Muslim rulers in governing their diverse empire.
Question
Why were Moorish rulers initially somewhat tolerant of Christians and Jews in Spain?
(1 point)
Responses
Christians and Jews paid Muslim rulers tribute.
Christians and Jews paid Muslim rulers tribute.
Christians and Jews labored for free on building projects.
Christians and Jews labored for free on building projects.
Christians and Jews worshipped one God.
Christians and Jews worshipped one God.
Christians and Jews converted to Islam.
Christians and Jews converted to Islam.