According to the information on the map, what practical use did the Muslim rulers make of the technical knowledge and skills described above?

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Many accomplished geographers, scientists, and mathematicians worked under the rule of the Islamic caliphs (leaders).

According to the information on the map, what practical use did the Muslim rulers make of the technical knowledge and skills described above?
A . established commercial trade around the Mediterranean region
B . named the stars and planets for gods and goddesses
C . built seaworthy vessels that sailed to the Americas
D . helped astrologers predict the future
E . increased travel times to India, Syria, and Egypt

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Answer: A