Early Muslim conquests were successful against the Persian Empire in part because ________
A. they were allied with the Aquitaines
B. they had a better navy
C. they had the support of the Byzantines against this common enemy
D. the Persians recognized the truth of Muhammad's words
E. the Persians were exhausted by decades of war
Answer: E
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a. brought democracy to urban dwellers. b. was developed in Wisconsin. c. was designed to remove politics from municipal administration. d. made giant strides under the leadership of Hiram Johnson. e. opened urban politics to new immigrants.