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How did the battle of tours affect the spread of Islam?

- It stopped Islam from spreading into Europe
- It presented Islam from spreading into Europe
- It allowed Islam to get a foothold in Italy & Asia Minor
- It contributed to the spread of Islam throughout Spain

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Answer: At the Battle of Tours near Poitiers, France, Frankish leader Charles Martel, a Christian, defeats a large army of Spanish Moors, halting the Muslim advance into Western Europe. ... He expanded the Frankish territory under his control and in 732 repulsed an onslaught by the Muslims.

this is what i found online =p

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