Which statement best describes why mosques were the first buildings that Muslims constructed after conquering new lands? A. The architecture of mosques was sacred, and Muslims wanted to display it to others. B. The mosque provided an essential prayer and gathering location for Muslims. C. The mosque provided tombs for the dead and housed important Islamic art.

B. The mosque provided an essential prayer and gathering location for Muslims

Explanation:

 A.  is not the correct answer. Mosques are sacred places, but they were not built to present themselves to other peoples and cultures.

B. is the right answer. To Muslim people, a mosque is a place for prayer, and it is essential to have them be connected to religion and faith. Additionally, it is a place where all Muslims go and gather, so the community needs to have a mosque near the settling place. In order to mark someplace as a settlement for Muslims and to have a fully functioning community, they would build mosques.

C. is not the right answer. Mosques are very important and house valuable Islamic art, but they are rarely tombs for the dead. Türbe are the tombs.