Early Islam Dbq

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How the Early Islamic Empire Expanded
The early Islamic empire expanded drastically. This happened due to conquering done by the Muslim people. Evidence of this being a contribution towards the expansion of the empire is on Document A. It states, “The Muslims gathered together, and the Greek army marched against them.” This shows that the Muslim army fought and that they were strong, playing a big role in the expansion of Islam.
Another way Islam expanded is by trusting their God and conquering Spain using not only strength, but faith. Having faith in their God helped by giving the Muslim people something to believe in… giving them hope. In Document B, it says, “In the name of God the merciful and compassionate.” This shows that everything

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