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3: which of the following was one of the main causes for medieval period muslim christian conflict in Ethiopia
A, desire to monopolize the long distance trade
B, instigation of the Ottoman Turks and the Portuguese
C, Religious difference
D, draught and famine

Answer 1

The answer is C, Religious difference.

While other factors like trade and external influences did play roles in the conflicts, the primary catalyst for the many conflicts between Muslims and Christians in medieval Ethiopia was largely rooted in religious differences.