Muhammad's Early Life
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Why was Muhammad sent to be nursed and raised among the Bedouins?

  • To ensure he would grow up to be a skilled desert warrior
  • To separate him from his mother as a traditional practice in Mecca
  • To toughen him up for the challenges he would face in the future
  • To keep him safe from illness, as the desert was considered healthier than the crowded towns (correct)
  • Why was being born to an orphaned father in sixth century Arabia considered inauspicious?

  • Because orphans were often mistreated and marginalized in society
  • Because being fatherless meant being legally considered an orphan and having an insecure position in society (correct)
  • Because orphans were not allowed to inherit any property or wealth
  • Because orphans were forbidden from holding any leadership positions
  • What was the significance of Muhammad's tribe in Mecca?

  • They were known for their exceptional trading skills
  • They were the most powerful military force in the region
  • They ruled the town of Mecca and looked after its shrine (correct)
  • They were the wealthiest tribe in all of Arabia
  • Why were infants in Mecca traditionally sent to be nursed and raised among the Bedouins?

    <p>To protect them from illnesses that were more common in crowded towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Muhammad's father's death have on his legal status in sixth century Arabia?

    <p>It led to him being legally considered an orphan with an insecure position in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muhammad's father died before he was born.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sixth century Arabia, a father's death meant a child was legally considered an orphan.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muhammad was raised among the Bedouins for safety reasons.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Illness was less common in crowded towns during the sixth century in Arabia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There was modern medicine available to cure illnesses during the time Muhammad was born.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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