Q327
What was the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732?
A.
Charlemagne converted many Muslims to Christianity
B.
Charles Martel became King of France
C.
It stopped the Muslim advance into Europe
AnswerD.
Muslims gained control of Spain
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
This battle stopped the northward advance of Islam from the Iberian peninsula. It halted the Islamic conquests and preserved Christianity as the controlling faith in Europe.