Why was the city mecca important before islam began?
circle all that apply

a) the ka'ba shrine was located there
b) it was located at crossroads for trade
c) the makkans were already monotheistic
d) it was the capital of the byzantine empire

Which of the following was a major effect of paul's conversion to christianity? christianity became the official religion of the roman empire. the teachings of christianity were banned by pontius pilate. christians began to debate whether jesus was resurrected or not. the teachings of christianity were spread to non-jews called gentiles.