Islam Expanded Rapidly in Part Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

Islam expanded rapidly in part because

• A)the Greek Orthodox Church's belief in Arianism had alienated many Christians.
• B)Western Latin Christians opposed the Byzantine Empire.
• C)conquests by Persians had softened up the Byzantines.
• D)the reorganization of the themes and strategoi in Arabia made the Muslim army more efficient.
• E)their toleration for "People of the Book."

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