What spurred Islam's remarkably rapid territorial expansion under the "rightly guided" caliphs?
A. Its unique dictate to convert nonbelievers combined with tolerance of diverse beliefs, which permitted it to adapt to many different societies
B. Its geographical point of origin, which was at a nexus of trade routes that allowed rapid military movement
C. Its creation and observance of the Five Pillars, which required the forced conversion on Christians and Jews
D. Its warriors driven by religious enthusiasm and a desire to acquire the wealth of conquered territories
Answer: D. Its warriors driven by religious enthusiasm and a desire to acquire the wealth of conquered territories
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