How Do You Explain the Remarkably Rapid Expansion of the Islamic

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Essay

How do you explain the remarkably rapid expansion of the Islamic caliphate in the seventh and eighth centuries? In what fundamental way was the Islamic empire transformed in the course of that expansion? How did the spread of Islam and the challenges faced by the need to choose successors to Muhammad affect the political structure of the Muslim world?

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Definitions:

Substitutability

The degree to which one product or service can be replaced with another to satisfy the same need or want.

David McClelland

A psychologist known for his work on motivation theory, which includes the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power.

Strategic Contingencies

A concept in organizational theory that emphasizes the importance of adaptable strategies in response to changing environmental conditions.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait that sees a person so focused on their own interests they will manipulate, deceive, and exploit others to achieve their goals.