Which of the Following Contributed to the Rapid Expansion of the Islamic/Arab

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the rapid expansion of the Islamic/Arab Empire in the century following the death of Muhammad?

• A) The weakness of the Byzantine and Persian empires
• B) A smooth succession of caliphs selected by election
• C) The violent campaigns against Christians and Jews
• D) The uniting of all Arabs behind Muhammad's relative Ali

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