Question

Why did Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina? A. There was a famine in Mecca. B. Medina was his birthplace. C. The people of Mecca opposed his teachings. D. He wanted to gather more followers in Medina. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

C: The people of Mecca opposed his teachings.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Correct answer is C. The people of Mecca opposed his teachings.

Step-by-step explanation:

C is correct because people, especially wealth ones opposed his teachings. They believed that Muhammed will undermine their authority and he had to run away. This event is known as Hijra.

A is not correct as there was no famine. Mecca was a trading center.

B is not correct as Mecca was his birthplace.

D is not correct as he was forced to leave Mecca, but managed to gather many followers in Medina.