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# Medieval Islamic Society The image describes the social structure of Islamic societies during the Middle Ages. ## Social Hierarchy A pyramid graphic shows the social classes. From top to bottom: * **Muslims:** Arabs and Syrians, influential politicians and nobles * **Berbers:** Smaller l...

# Medieval Islamic Society The image describes the social structure of Islamic societies during the Middle Ages. ## Social Hierarchy A pyramid graphic shows the social classes. From top to bottom: * **Muslims:** Arabs and Syrians, influential politicians and nobles * **Berbers:** Smaller landowners and less prominent people * **Muladies:** Christians of local origin * **Other Religions:** Jews and Mozarabs * **Slaves:** The lowest social class. ## Lifestyle and Structure * **Urban Life:** Most people lived in cities, with the central area ("medina") being inhabited by the dominant groups. * **Rural Life:** In the countryside, peasants and slaves worked large estates. * **Patriarchal Society:** Islamic society was patriarchal. Men held the primary authority within the family. * **Women's Roles:** Women had limited social roles and lived in a separate section of the house, known as the "harén". ## City Layout A map-like graphic shows the layout of a typical Islamic city. It has several key areas labeled including: * **Medina:** The central area * **Mosque:** (Mezquita principal) The main mosque * **Jewish Quarter:** (aljama barrio judío) * **Synagogue:** (sinagoga) * **Royal Palace:** (palacio señorial) The graphic also includes other smaller buildings and features suggesting a complex urban landscape.