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As a new faith, Islam gained strength
(A) within portions of the former Roman Empire.
(B) when adherence to Arabic ethnicity was emphasized over adherence to Islam.
(C) first in Mecca, then throughout the Arabian peninsula.
(D) because of rules of succession established by the first caliphs.
(E) in East Asia.