Author Question: Early Muslim conquests were successful against the Persian Empire in part because ________. A. ... (Read 47 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

As the Western empire declined and governors withdrew from the cities, ________ were left as the centers of urban culture.

A. harbors
B. market squares
C. amphitheaters
D. cathedrals
E. post offices

Question 2

Muslims indirectly shaped the development of Western Europe because ________.

A. they showed an interest in Roman architecture
B. they forced the Europeans to focus on their native territory and culture
C. Christians wanted to create a culture that would display favorably next to the Muslims
D. Europeans converted in large numbers to Islam
E. there was so much intermarriage between the cultures

Question 3

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