As Islam spread in Mecca, the ruling tribes began to oppose Muhammad's preaching and his condemnation of idolatry. The Quraysh tribe controlled the Kaaba and drew their religious and political power from its polytheistic shrines, so they began to persecute the Muslims and many of Muhammad's followers became martyrs.
Concerned about the Catholic minority in Maryland, Leonard Calvert ordered the Second Lord Baltimore to <span> c. make a law requiring Catholics to practice their faith quietly and privately.</span>
<span>B. Citizens in both continents state that religion plays an important role in their lives.
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<span>Floods provided water for crops.
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1. desegregated, especially racially
2. with various parts or aspects linked or coordinated
3. indicating the mean value or total sum of a variable quantity of property
