Which of the following was a reason for the Arabs' rapid success in establishing their empire in the seventh century c.E.?
a. New military technology, most notably use of the crossbow
b. The military weakness of the Persian and Byzantine empires
c. Religious enthusiasm
d. Both b and c
Ans: d. Both b and c
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