Question

In 638, Persia appeals to China for help against Islamic advances into their empire. Three years later, Muslim forces have conquered the Persian Empire. What was the outcome of Persia's appeal to China?

1) China provided military support to Persia and helped them repel the Islamic forces.
2) China refused to help Persia, leading to the conquest of the Persian Empire by Muslim forces.
3) China mediated a peace treaty between Persia and the Islamic forces.
4) China provided financial aid to Persia but did not directly intervene in the conflict.

Answer 1

China refused to help Persia, leading to the conquest of the Persian Empire by Muslim forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 638, Persia appealed to China for help against Islamic advances into their empire. However, three years later, Muslim forces had conquered the Persian Empire.

The outcome of Persia's appeal to China was that China refused to help Persia, leading to the conquest of the Persian Empire by Muslim forces.