Question

1. why was islams message appealing to many people in lands it reached? 4) how were conquered people treated under muslim rule, and what choices did they have regarding religion? 5) besides conquest, what other methods helped spread islam across regions?

Explanation:

1. Islam's message offered spiritual unity, social justice, and a clear - cut moral code. It also provided a sense of community and equality, which were appealing to many.
2. Under Muslim rule, conquered people often had the choice to retain their religion. They were sometimes taxed (jizya) if they were non - Muslims but were generally allowed to practice their faith and maintain their cultural institutions.
3. Trade was a major non - conquest method. Muslim merchants spread Islam as they traveled across regions. Sufi missionaries also played a significant role in peacefully spreading the religion through spiritual teachings and personal example.

Answer:

1. Islam offered spiritual unity, social justice, a moral code, community, and equality.
2. Conquered people could often retain their religion, sometimes taxed if non - Muslim while allowed to practice faith and maintain cultural institutions.
3. Trade by Muslim merchants and the work of Sufi missionaries helped spread Islam.