What factor helps explain the appeal and rapid expansion of Islam?
a) the popularity of the religion along major trade routes linking Europe, Africa, and Asia
b) the role of Islam within the Roman Empire
c) the appeal of Islam to traditional political elites in East Asia
d) the theological resemblance to Hinduism combined with a call to evangelize
Answer: a
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a. Women are naturally more caring and attentive to children than men. b. Men made more money than women, so they did not have to worry about working conditions for themselves or others. c. Many women suffered the same hardships as child workers, so they empathized and wanted to change conditions for all workers. d. All of the women advocates were mothers and laborers themselves, so they stood to gain from reforms for themselves and their families. e. Most women stayed at home, so they had time to advocate for the needs of others; whereas men were busy working and could not focus on others.
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A) Christianity B) Buddhism C) Islam D) Hinduism E) Shinto
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A. Denying women the right to make decisions about their own bodies B. Denying women the right to vote, own property, or use public spaces C. Sexist harassment and receiving less pay at work D. All of these answers are correct.