Unit II: Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa (2024-2025)

Front

Which letter Represents the Mediterranean Sea? Options: A, B, C, D, E

Back

B

Front

The region represented by the letter D is know by what name?

Back

The Arabian Peninsula

Front

Which letter Represents the Red Sea?

Back

C

Front

The waterway marked by the letter E is known by what name?

Back

The Persian Gulf

Front

What is the climate of the region that is circled on the map?

Back

Desert

Front

The Umayyads were responsible for the spread of Islamic teachings. What language did they spread as a result?

Back

Arabic

Front

When did Islam extend outside of the Arabian Peninsula?

Back

After Muhammad's death under the caliphs and Umayyads

Front

After Muhammad began preaching about a new faith to the people of Mecca, the people became angry. What happened next?

Back

Muhammad and his followers leave for Medina where he becomes the accepted ruler.

Front

Which of the following helped trade expand in the Islamic Empires? The Empire split into many separate kingdoms. Freedom of religion was practiced within the Arab Empire. The Arabic language became the language of trade. The religions divided into two different branches/sects.

Back

The Arabic language became the language of trade.

Front

The Arabic language has a special status in Islam. Why?

Back

It is the language of the Qu'ran and is believed by Muslims to be the language used by an angel when communicating with Muhammad.