Which of the following is a key difference between the early history ofChristianity and the early history of Islam?

This statement inaccurately characterizes the spread of Christianity. While early Islam did incorporate military conquests in its expansion, early Christianity was largely spread through peaceful means, such as missionary work, rather than by conquest.

This is misleading as both early Christians and early Muslims engaged in commercial activity. Early Christians were often involved in trade, while early Muslims, particularly Muhammad, were known for their successful trading ventures before and after the establishment of Islam.

This statement misrepresents the relationship between Islam and Judaism. Early Muslims recognized and respected the connections to Judaism, as they viewed Islam as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition, while early Christians did acknowledge their roots in Judaism, although tensions eventually arose.