Select which statement best analyzes how Islam expanded politically and religiously.

Question

A. Islam spread politically and religiously through pilgrimages and profession of faith.
B. Islam spread politically and religiously through Muhammad's efforts to gain power.
C. Islam spread politically through military conquest, and it spread religiously through trade and word-of-mouth teaching.
D. Islam spread politically through Islamic societal organization, and religiously through the practice of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Answer 1

C. Islam spread politically through military conquest, and it spread religiously through trade and word-of-mouth teaching.