Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding the rise of the first Arab state after Muhammad's death?
A. Many inhabitants of the Byzantine and Sasanid empires did not support their rulers when they encountered Arab invaders.
B. The Arabs met with already weakened Byzantine and Sasanid states.
C. The Arabs attempted to quickly negotiate peace treaties with the Byzantine and Sasanid empires so that the borders of their new state might be secure and stable.
D. With the help of horse cavalry and camel trains of supplies, the Arab military gained many swift victories.
Answer: C
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