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Question

Identify the people who were part of the upper class in Islamic society.

Multiple select question.

nomadic elites

mine workers

wealthiest merchants

senior officials

non-Muslims

ruling families

Answer 1

In Islamic society, the people who were part of the upper class typically included:

• wealthiest merchants
• senior officials
• ruling families

Nomadic elites could also be considered part of the upper class in specific contexts, depending on their wealth and power. Non-Muslims, in general, did not hold the same status as Muslims in many Islamic societies, though some wealthy non-Muslims could achieve high status. Mine workers would typically not be considered part of the upper class.