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

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During this time, Islam and Christianity were equally dominant religions in the region. They established themselves equally during the Crusades.
During this time, Islam and Christianity were equally dominant religions in the region. They established themselves equally during the Crusades.

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.
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.

During this time, Christianity became the dominant religion in the region. Islam was less established in the Middle East during this time, but its influence was still felt during the Crusades.
During this time, Christianity became the dominant religion in the region. Islam was less established in the Middle East during this time, but its influence was still felt during the Crusades.

During this time, Buddhism became the dominant religion in the region. Christianity and Islam were less established in the Middle East during this time, but their influence was still felt during the Crusades.

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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.

This statement accurately reflects the historical context between 300 and 1500 CE. Following the rise of Islam in the 7th century, it spread quickly throughout the Middle East and beyond, becoming the dominant faith by the Abbasid period. Christianity, while already established prior to Islam, saw its influence wane in many areas of the Middle East as Islamic empires expanded. However, it remained significant, particularly during the Crusades, which were fueled by Christian interest in the Holy Land.