Economic Needs DBQ

economic needs of their members in many ways. In comparison to Charles Darwin’s theory of

natural selection, which states only the strong survive, this is so for societies as well. A society in

which the economic needs of the people are not met will not thrive. Historically, societies in

which the economic needs of the people were met were able to grow and prosper. Some

In Muslim society in the 8th and 9th centuries, the caliph (ruler) took measures to ensure

economic stability [Document 3]. He took care of the poor, widows, and orphans. If there was

no burden on the treasury, he built hospitals for sick Muslims, with physicians and attendants who

would cure them and minister to their needs. He distributed taxes in a fair, just, and equal

manner, not exempting anyone because of their social status or great riches. He

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