Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement Regarding the Relationship

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the relationship between the Abbasids and Islam?

A) The Abbasids often found themselves at odds with Islamic religious leaders and engaged in practices contrary to Islamic ideals.
B) The Abbasids declared themselves to be the leaders of Islam and controlled all aspects of religious life throughout the empire.
C) The Abbasids interfered little in religious affairs and permitted Islamic leaders to govern themselves.
D) The Abbasids attempted to blend many values of Islam with those of Zoroastrianism, in keeping with their efforts to imitate the Sasanids.