WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes how Islam spread to Europe, Asia and North Africa in the 7th and 8th centuries?
A
Muslim missionaries opened schools to teach the message of the Qu’ran.
B
Non-believers in regions conquered by Muslim warriors converted to Islam.
C
Jews and Christians were encouraged to convert to Islam by Saladin.
D
Mohammed preached love, friendship and religious freedom to win over non-believers.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements best describes Islam’s spread from the 7th century through the 17th century? Military conquests by the Arab Empire and traders of Islamic faith were the primary means for spreading Islam to Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Islam spread through military conquest, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries. Arab Muslim forces conquered vast territories and built imperial structures over time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russia and Ukraine In the mid-7th century AD, following the Muslim conquest of Persia, Islam spread into areas that would later become part of Russia.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement best describes how Islam spread to Europe, Asia and North Africa in the 7th and 8th centuries? Non-believers in regions conquered by Muslim warriors converted to Islam.

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