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Expansion Of Islam Dbq

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Expansion of Islam
Islam expanded many different ways such as conquering, peace treaties, and by giving stipends to people who were warriors in the Islamic armies. All of these methods helped in the expansion of Islam. One of the most violent ways Islam expanded was they conquered anybody who was in there way because in document A it says “cut the arms of these non-Muslims with your swords.” This how ruthless the Muslims were to win all the battles they’ve fought. 24,000 Muslims took part in a battle and with Allah’s help 70,000 Greeks were put to death. The easy peaceful way that Islam expanded is with peace treaties. In document B it says “We will not harass Theodmir, nor remove him from power” “His followers will not be killed
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