<span>A caliph was a religious leader of the nation. A caliph is considered to be the religious successor of the prophet Muhammed, making him the ultimate leader of a Muslim community. He possesses full authority over believers. His rule is recognized and exercised over a political-religious state known as the caliphate.</span>
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<span>C. It returned to isolationism, avoiding any interaction with other nations beyond negotiating trade.</span>