During the Early Life of Muhammad,why Was Mecca an Important

question 19

Multiple Choice

During the early life of Muhammad,why was Mecca an important site?

• A)It was one of the few Jewish sites in the area.
• B)It was part of the Silk Road.
• C)Clans often fought with each other during visits to Mecca over control of the Kaaba.
• D)Pilgrims and tribes visited Mecca to worship their individual gods including the Kaaba.
• E)The libraries of Mecca collected knowledge from earlier civilizations.

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