Review the map.
A map titled The Spread of Islam (900 to 1700 C E) shows Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa. Overland and Sea routes are shown. In 900 C E Islam encompassed the southern two-thirds of Spain, along the northern coast of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, and into Asia. By 1300 C E Islam expanded further south in North Africa and Asia. In 1500 C E Islam expanded to central Africa, into Europe, Asia, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. By 1700 C E Islam expansion included small portions in Southeast Asia, Asia, and further north in Europe.
Which statement best describes the spread of Islam by 1500 CE?
It had spread to most of North Africa and western Asia.
It was limited to land around the Arabian Peninsula.
It had spread to most of northern and western Europe.
It was limited to territories that could be reached by land.