Question

5.2 quote analysis: religions developed and spread around the world due to a number of factors. jewish communities spread around the world due to their exile from jerusalem in an event known as the diaspora. christianity was spread throughout rome by early missionaries. from there, the conversion of emperor constantine helped christianity develop as the official religion of the roman empire. islam originated in the city of mecca and spread quickly through the middle east due to traders and armies carrying the religion with them in their travels. which of the following is not mentioned as a reason religion spread? exile missionaries technological advancements trade

Explanation:

• For "Exile": The text says "Jewish communities spread around the world due to their exile from Jerusalem", so exile is a mentioned reason.
• For "Missionaries": It states "Christianity was spread throughout Rome by early missionaries", so missionaries are a mentioned reason.
• For "Technological Advancements": The passage does not mention anything related to technological advancements as a reason for the spread of religion.
• For "Trade": It says "Islam... spread quickly through the Middle East due to traders... carrying the religion", so trade is a mentioned reason.

Answer:

C. Technological Advancements