Compare the growth of Islam and Christianity in Europe between 300 and 1500 CE.(1 point)

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Both religions were unpopular in Europe at this time. The Reconquista established Judaism in Europe and it was the most prominent religion in the area.
Both religions were unpopular in Europe at this time. The Reconquista established Judaism in Europe and it was the most prominent religion in the area.

Only Islam was widespread on the continent at this time and Christianity was not present. Islamic empires flourished across Europe after getting a foothold in the Reconquista.
Only Islam was widespread on the continent at this time and Christianity was not present. Islamic empires flourished across Europe after getting a foothold in the Reconquista.

Both religions were widespread on the continent at different points in time. Islamic empires flourished in Spain under Islamic rule and during the Ottoman Empire. Christian kingdoms flourished across most of Europe apart from these areas and regained a foothold in Spain after the Reconquista.
Both religions were widespread on the continent at different points in time. Islamic empires flourished in Spain under Islamic rule and during the Ottoman Empire. Christian kingdoms flourished across most of Europe apart from these areas and regained a foothold in Spain after the Reconquista.

Both religions were widespread on the continent at different points in time. Christian empires flourished in Spain under Islamic rule and during the Ottoman Empire. Islamic kingdoms flourished across most of Europe apart from these areas and regained a foothold in Spain after the Reconquista.
Both religions were widespread on the continent at different points in time. Christian empires flourished in Spain under Islamic rule and during the Ottoman Empire. Islamic kingdoms flourished across most of Europe apart from these areas and regained a foothold in Spain after the Reconquista.
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The most accurate response to compare the growth of Islam and Christianity in Europe between 300 and 1500 CE is:

Both religions were widespread on the continent at different points in time. Islamic empires flourished in Spain under Islamic rule and during the Ottoman Empire. Christian kingdoms flourished across most of Europe apart from these areas and regained a foothold in Spain after the Reconquista.

This option correctly reflects the historical context, noting that Islam had a significant presence in parts of Europe, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, while Christianity dominated in most of the rest of Europe during this period. The Reconquista was a critical event that saw the Christian kingdoms of Spain reclaiming territory from Muslim rule. Additionally, the rise of the Ottoman Empire later in this period brought Islam back into significant influence in southeastern Europe.