Question

7 multiple choice 1 point which of the following was not a barrier to the spread of islam? mountain barriers growing strength of the byzantine and persian empires great distances between cities harsh desert environments

Explanation:

To determine which was not a barrier to the spread of Islam, we analyze each option:

• Mountain barriers (e.g., the Hindu Kush) could hinder movement and spread.
• Great distances between cities made travel and spreading ideas harder.
• Harsh desert environments (like the Arabian Desert) posed challenges for travel and settlement.
• The Byzantine and Persian empires were in decline during the rise of Islam, not growing in strength. Their weakness allowed Islam to spread into their territories. So the "growing strength" of these empires is incorrect as a barrier.

Answer:

B. Growing strength of the Byzantine and Persian empires