Why did Islam spread through much of Southwest Asia during the 650s and 660s? (1 point) Responses Muhammad traveled widely there during this period. Muhammad traveled widely there during this period. Muslim armies conquered the Sasanian empire. Muslim armies conquered the Sasanian empire. Roman missionaries spread Islam to new regions. Roman missionaries spread Islam to new regions. Demand for goods meant more traders came to the region.

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The correct response is: Muslim armies conquered the Sasanian empire. During the 650s and 660s, the rapid expansion of Islam was largely due to military conquests, including the fall of the Sasanian Empire, which facilitated the spread of Islamic teachings and governance across Southwest Asia.