The Jews experienced discriminating views, acts, and policies at the hands of the Muslims and Christians, mostly due to the fact that these three groups were fighting over the same Holy Land.
The persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes took place <span>in the Syrian period. </span>
Answer: D
Explanation: The group now known as Sunnis chose Abu Bakr, the prophet's adviser, to become the first successor, or caliph, to lead the Muslim state. Shiites favored Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law. Ali and his successors are called imams, who not only lead the Shiites but are considered to be descendants of Muhammad.
The statement "insure domestic tranquility" would remind the states to work together cooperatively because they are the governing entities that can help to prevent domestic conflict.
