Question

What is the definition of jizya? A. a head tax B. an Islamic ruler C. a person who speaks Hindi D. a social class system

Answer 1

Answer:

A. a head tax

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Well jizya means, is a per capita yearly tax historically levied on non-Muslim subjects, called the dhimma, permanently residing in Muslim lands governed by Islamic law.

So as the most obvi it is... A head tax.

- Sincerely, Ouma