As the Umayyad Dynasty expanded their control of North Africa and the Iberian peninsula, the Arabic language also spread. What was one reason for the spread of Arabic along with the spread of Islam?

Question

A.
The sacred text of Islam, the Koran, was written in Arabic.
B.
Written languages were already being used in those areas.
C.
People in those areas did not have their own written languages.
D.
They were forced by the Islamic rulers to learn Arabic.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. The sacred text of Islam, the Koran, was written in Arabic.

This is a key reason for the spread of the Arabic language alongside the spread of Islam, as the Koran's significance in religious practices and rituals encouraged the adoption of Arabic among new converts and communities influenced by the Islamic faith.