Almost all countries have some division of social class. the determinant factor for assigning these classes may differ from country to country. for example, in the united states, the primary determinant factor for assigning social class is occupation, in india it is a birthright, in china it is geographical region and education, and in singapore it is income.
these differences are best explained in terms of a country's:

a. cultural mores.
b. beliefs.
c. customs.
d. religion.
e. values.

for many centuries there were important factors which the economies of the muslim empires developed increasingly. they applied economic procedures in production, investment, finance, taxation and property. they used to tax certain goods (for example: harvest), they charged interest on money lent, they signed contracts with merchants; they relied on a common currency, and they used checks as well as promissory notes. with the money collected by means of taxation, the government provided the needy with an income. in addition, trading networks covered huge distances, so far regions started to have contact and exchange goods. this trade network covered areas of asia, africa and europe.

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answer; george herbert mead;