The most accurate statement regarding the growth of Islam and Christianity in the Middle East between 300 and 1500 CE is:
During this time, Islam became the dominant religion in the region. Christianity was less established in the Middle East during this time, but its influence was still felt during the Crusades.
Here's a brief explanation of this period:
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Christianity was initially established in the Middle East (around the 1st century CE) and became more organized as it gained state support, particularly under the Byzantine Empire. However, while Christianity was dominant in many areas during the early Middle Ages, the rise of Islam in the 7th century significantly transformed the religious landscape.
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Islam emerged in the 7th century and rapidly expanded across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond, becoming the dominant religion by the late 7th century and continuing to spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa over the subsequent centuries.
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By the time of the Crusades (11th-13th centuries), Islam was firmly established as the dominant religion in much of the region, although Christianity still held influence, particularly in certain areas like the Byzantium and among certain communities.
Therefore, Islam's growth marked a significant shift in the religious dynamics in the Middle East by the end of this period.
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