In Iran, the mandated conversion to Shi'ism
a. was accepted as the word of god by the Sunnis.
b. was accomplished peacefully in building a multinational empire.
c. created a deep chasm between Iran and its Sunni neighbors.
d. was only for the select members of the qizilbash in Iran.
e. was done for purposes of unifying with the Abbasid Caliphate.
ANSWER:
c
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