AP World History Multiple Choice Questions 600 ? 1450 Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a major difference between Arab expansion in the seventh century and Viking expansion in the ninth century? a) Arab expansion relied most heavily on diplomacy, while Viking expansion relied most heavily on military might. b) Viking expansion tended to occur in areas with few large urban centers, while the Arab expansion occurred in areas with comparatively large urban centers. c) Arab expansion was financed by religious tithing, while Viking expansion was financed by profit from the silk trade. d) Viking expansion was limited to Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, and Greenland, while Arab expansion was limited to the Arabian Peninsula and Persia.