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Why were Muslims able to gain control of the Iberian Peninsula in the 700s?

The territory was close to their most sacred cities.
The territory was close to their lands in North Africa.
Everyone who lived in the area followed Islam.
Everyone who lived in the area spoke the same language.

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the Territory was closed in the most sacred citys
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the territory was closed to their most sacred city

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