Why was Islam able to expand after the decline of the Abbasids?
a. Individual regions were allowed to return to traditional religions.
b. Shadow caliphs continued to be recognized as the titular heads of the Islamic religious community.
c. Islam developed strong regional cultural foundations.
d. New centers of learning grew that emphasized local interests.
e. Under strong Islamic military leaders, Islam spread into central Europe.
b
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