Islam expanded rapidly in part because Select one: a. the Greek Orthodox Church's belief in Arianism had alienated many Christia
ns. b. Western Latin Christians opposed the Byzantine Empire. c. conquests by Abbasids had softened up the Byzantines. d. the reorganization of the themes and strategoi in Arabia made the Muslim army more efficient. e. their toleration for "People of the Book."
At least during the first century of Islam, under the rule of the Umayyad dynasty, Islamic rulers were more tolerant of Jews and Christians who even occupied some high public posts in some societies. Later, stricter rules were enforced , including forced conversion.
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