Question

how did european leaders respond to islamic expansion in the 700s ce? they initially rejected new religious leadership, but eventually embraced it. or they were threatened by it and sought to stop it. or they voted to give up certain lands to islamic leaders. or they initially embraced islamic technological advances, but eventually rejected them.

Answer 1

The european started to embrace the islamic teaching in the late 20th centuries.

If we're solely talking about the 700s Period, the answer would be : They wee threatened by it and sought to stop it

Back then, they believe that the islamic expansion would bring a huge threat for their current religious system

hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer: They were threatened by it and sought to stop it.

Explanation:

They believed the Islamic expansion was a threat to their territories and beliefs. This prompted them to take action to protect what they believed to be threatened.