How did the islamic empire impact the areas it ruled?
a. jews and christians in islamic areas were elevated to the highest social status
b. islamic rulers had little impact, as they primarily let existing governments continue their rule
c. many people in lands subject to muslim rule adopted islam
d. islamic rulers neglected infrastructure and left areas like baghdad in ruins

C. Many people in lands subject to Muslim rule adopted Islam

Explanation:

Islamic Empires, also known as Caliphates, started to spread in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond since 7th century. In all the lands conquered by Islamic Caliphates the Sharia, or Islamic law, was enforced. According to Sharia, non-Muslim people, above all Jews and Christians, were permitted to continue with their faith under the condition of paying special taxes, called jizya, and being considered as second class citizens. In order to avoid these taxes and to get access to political, economic, and social privileges, eventually many people subjected to Muslim rule adopted Islam.

Answer

The correct answer is option C.

The Islamic rulers impacted the areas it ruled as many lands subject to Muslim rule adopted Islam.

Explanation

The Islamic rulers lead to the spread of Islam in the areas where they ruled. The Islamic rulers made conquests throughout the world and promoted their religion in these areas. These conquests were made with political unity to achieve the mission of spread of Islam.

Further Explanation

The Islamic conquests resulted in the spread of Islam in the territories they ruled. Islam was originated in the Arab Peninsula and most of the expansions occurred between the 632 to 661 CE after the death of Prophet Muhammad. His death caused the creation of caliphates that went on to occupy large geographical areas and spread Islam. Various Muslim dynasties were thus established in the Arab Peninsula and the Islam began to expand through these conquests.  

The imperialistic policies of the Islamic rulers controlled and dominated the political and economic affairs of the countries and influenced their cultures.

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Expansion of Muslims, Muslim conquests, imperialistic policy of Muslims, spread of Islam, Islamic expansion.