Answer: Cognitive dissonance.
Cognitive dissonance is experienced by someone who simultaneously holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, and it's somehow incoherent. The person
performs an action that is contradictory to their personal beliefs, ideals, and
values.
The reason Islam was readily accepted in captured territories was because <u>B. </u><u>Christians </u><u>and </u><u>Jews </u><u>already had</u><u> similar beliefs. </u>
<h3>Spread of Islam </h3>
- After the death of Muhammed, Muslims spread out from Arabia and conquered much of North Africa and Southern Europe.
- This allowed them to convert many to their cause.
The areas that were captured were mostly under Christian dominance which made assimilation to Islam easier as both Christians and Muslims share similar belief such as monotheism and being descended from Abraham.
In conclusion, option B is correct.
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2.C
3.C
4.B
5.D
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