Question

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

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

Answer 1

the territory was close to their most sacred cities.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

n the very north of Spain, in what are now the regions of Galicia and the Basque Country, the terrain is what it was then: very rugged and mountainous. This limited the ability of the Muslim armies to conquer the region, and as a result, the Muslims decided to leave the Christian kingdoms alone.