Which of the following contributed to the mass conversion of people living in the Middle East to Islam by the eighth century?

A. Conversion to Islam offered many financial and social benefits.

B. Newly conquered subjects were forced to convert to Islam upon penalty of death.

C. Those who refused to convert to Islam were enslaved.

D. There was no religious tradition in the Middle East to compete with Islam.

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Jacob Shepherd

Social Studies

9 March, 17:16

Which of the following contributed to the mass conversion of people living in the Middle East to Islam by the eighth century?

A. Conversion to Islam offered many financial and social benefits.

B. Newly conquered subjects were forced to convert to Islam upon penalty of death.

C. Those who refused to convert to Islam were enslaved.

D. There was no religious tradition in the Middle East to compete with Islam.

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Konner Farrell · Answer 1

option A

Explanation:

The correct answer is option A

the mass conversion of people to Islam by the eighth century offered them many financial and social benefits.

As the people start following Islam, they start supporting the cause of Quran economically and socially.

People start spreading the knowledge of Quran and increasing the conversion of people.