Question

At the beginning of the eighth century, Arab armies crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and occupied southern

A. Italy.
B. Egypt.
C. Spain.
D. Africa.

Answer 1

Answer: Spain.

Step-by-step explanation: The conquest of Spain was the beginning of a new era in world history. It was the first time when Islamic civilization interacted with the Latin West. The troops of army were led by Tariq bin Ziyad. Tariq landed on a place called Jabl al Tariq, the mountain of Tariq ( in English Gibraltar), and the straits separating North Africa from Spain are called the Straits of Gibraltar.

Answer 2

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They occupied southern spain.

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