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Why was Muhammad sent to be nursed and raised among the Bedouins?
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?
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?
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?
Why were infants in Mecca traditionally sent to be nursed and raised among the Bedouins?
What impact did Muhammad's father's death have on his legal status in sixth century Arabia?
What impact did Muhammad's father's death have on his legal status in sixth century Arabia?
Muhammad's father died before he was born.
Muhammad's father died before he was born.
In sixth century Arabia, a father's death meant a child was legally considered an orphan.
In sixth century Arabia, a father's death meant a child was legally considered an orphan.
Muhammad was raised among the Bedouins for safety reasons.
Muhammad was raised among the Bedouins for safety reasons.
Illness was less common in crowded towns during the sixth century in Arabia.
Illness was less common in crowded towns during the sixth century in Arabia.
There was modern medicine available to cure illnesses during the time Muhammad was born.
There was modern medicine available to cure illnesses during the time Muhammad was born.
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