Multiple choice Arab Muslims were aided in their conquests by their willingness to wait many years for any key victories. a shared faith in Islam which united them their alliances with the Byzantines and Persians. the relatively small area that they tried to conquer. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The early Arab conquests were fueled by a strong sense of religious unity and purpose provided by the newly established faith of Islam, which helped mobilize and motivate the armies.