“In the two centuries following Muhammad’s death, the relationship between religious and secular authorities changed substantially.” In 1–2 sentences, develop a logical argument in support of this statement.(2 points)

This statement is supported by the fact that during the early years of Islam, political and religious authority were merged under the Caliphs, but with the establishment of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, secular authorities gained more power, leading to a greater separation between religious and political leadership.