Question 17
What best describes the Arabian Peninsula in the late 6th century (around the time of
Muhammad's birth and early life)?
O It was fragmented, but because of how sparsely populated it was, it was generally peaceful
compared to life under a unified kingdom.
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O It was unified under the Quraysh Dynasty with its capital at Mecca. This kingdom has tight
control over the lives of the people of the Arabian Peninsula.
OIt consisted of many, fragmented tribes. There was no state structure and people were held in
check by tribal law and inter-tribal blood feuds. Some tribes were nomadic while others were
settled in cities.