The following map shows the spread of Islam from 632 A.D. (CE) through 1000 A.D. (CE). Use the map to answer the following question:
Map of the spread of Islam, 632 to 1000 A.D. (CE). The map shows most of Western Europe, North Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Empire including important cities in each area. The areas of Spain and western North Africa are shaded to indicate that Islam spread there by 750 A.D. (CE). The areas of Northern Libya, Egypt, Syria, and the Persian Empire are shaded to indicate that Islam spread there by 661 A.D. (CE). The area of Western Saudi Arabia that includes Medina and Mecca is shaded to indicate that Islam spread there by 632 A.D. (CE). Most Muslim army routes are shown originating in Medina.
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What does the map reveal about the early expansion of Islam?
Islam had spread to more than one continent by 632 A.D.(CE).
Expansion efforts originated in the city of Medina.
Constantinople was one of the first areas conquered by Islamic armies.
Europe was one of the first areas conquered by Islamic forces.