In what way was Malacca able to help promote the spread of Islam throughout Southeast Asia?
A) Its fortunate position helped it become the leading economic power in the region.
B) Paramesvara, its founder, personally went on pilgrimages to spread the word.
C) By becoming allies with the Chinese, who spread the word of Islam.
D) Through its large source of missionaries who could travel easily to other islands.
E) By disseminating writings of notable Islamic scholars.

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Malacca's strategic location as a center of trade allowed it to become a powerful economic force in the region. As a result, many traders and sailors passed through and were exposed to the teachings of Islam, which spread throughout Southeast Asia along with the city's economic influence.

In What Way Was Malacca Able to Help Promote the Spread