Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rapid spread of Islam in seventh-century Arabia?
a. The new faith was religiously appealing.
b. Muhammad imposed the new religion by force on the peoples he and his followers conquered.
c. Successful Muslim raiding promised material gain to members.
d. Muhammad crafted a series of marriage alliances with leading tribes.
Ans: b. Muhammad imposed the new religion by force on the peoples he and his followers conquered.
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