In the Middle Ages, what role did merchants have in Arab society? A. They were an important and respected clas

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In the Middle Ages, what role did merchants have in Arab society?
 A. 
They were an important and respected class of people.
 B. 
They were often the only rulers or leaders of the society.
 C. 
They were often considered to be social outcasts.
 D. 
They were part of the poorest class in the social system.

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A. They were an important and respected class of people.

Merchants played a central role in medieval Arab/Islamic society: trade was highly valued, cities flourished on commerce, Islamic law protected business contracts, and merchants often gained wealth and social influence.

In the Middle Ages, what role did merchants have in Arab society?
A.
They were an important and respected class of people.
B.
They were often the only rulers or leaders of the society.
C.
They were often considered to be social outcasts.
D.
They were part of the poorest class in the social system.

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In the Middle Ages, what role did merchants have in Arab society? A. They were an important and respected class of people. B. They were often the only rulers or leaders of the society. C. They were often considered to be social outcasts. D. They were part of the poorest class in the social system.

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In the Middle Ages, what role did merchants have in Arab society?
A.
They were an important and respected class of people.
B.
They were often the only rulers or leaders of the society.
C.
They were often considered to be social outcasts.
D.
They were part of the poorest class in the social system.