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Take two, Al-Andalus Society.

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Al-Andalus Society was made up of Muslims, Christians and Jews.

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Arabic was the official language.

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Muslims were the most powerful group.

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They practiced Islam and worshipped in mosques.

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They held positions in the government and owned the base land.

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Mullahs were Christians who converted to Islam

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They adopted the Islamic customs and language

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Mullahs had a better social position and paid no taxes

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Mosarabs were Christians who carried on practicing their own religion

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They were required to pay a tax but they were fully protected by the Muslim rulers

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Jews were a minority group who also paid a tax to the Muslims' rulers.

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However, like the Christians, they played important roles in society and culture too.

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For Landalus' life, most of the population lived in the countryside and worked in the fields.

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Muslims introduced new crops such as artichokes, albergues, and rice.

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They used water wheels and irrigation ditches to water their crops.

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Cities were protected by high walls.

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They had narrow streets.

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An Al-Qadhar fortress protected the city.

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Inside the walls were mosques, public baths.

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Libraries, hospitals, and markets call it Soaks.