What was the major difference between Medina and Mecca?
A) Political dominance in Medina was contested between a number of Jewish and Bedouin tribes.
B) Mecca was established in an oasis, and Medina was in a mountainous region.
C) Medina was engaged in long-distance caravan trade, while Mecca was not.
D) Medina was located on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula, while Mecca was located on the Persian Gulf.
Ans: A) Political dominance in Medina was contested between a number of Jewish and Bedouin tribes.
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