They were hindered by economic development and lack of enforcement, so I'd say 1. Cost, because no one would pay for it.
Well the exact translation of Islam is submission. So the belief in the existence of the Islamic god Allah, as well as angels. Belief that the Quran is legitamite. Then there's other stuuf like the Gospel (showed to Jesus), the Torah (Moses), then finally Psalms (David). Bascially saying like submit yourself to Allah and what not.
D.
The rest seem wrong.
It could be B though
Overthrow of King James the Second.
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