What do secondary documents reveal about the relationships between Muslims and Jews in the Middle East during the Middle Ages?(1 point) Responses Muslims and Jews had similar religious beliefs and followed the same laws. Muslims and Jews had similar religious beliefs and followed the same laws. Muslims and Jews worked together in the economy, but lived by different laws passed by the Muslim empire. Muslims and Jews worked together in the economy, but lived by different laws passed by the Muslim empire. Muslims and Jews refused to work with one another because of their different religious views. Muslims and Jews refused to work with one another because of their different religious views. Muslims and Jews had to follow the same laws passed by the Muslim rulers, but were unable to trade with one another.

Answer 1

The most accurate response based on historical context is: Muslims and Jews worked together in the economy, but lived by different laws passed by the Muslim empire.

This statement reflects the reality of the relationships between Muslims and Jews during the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of the Islamic states where both communities coexisted. They often engaged in trade and various economic activities, yet maintained distinct religious identities and adhered to different legal frameworks as dictated by Islamic law.