ISLAM and the ARABIAN PENINSULA

Why do geographers call Arabia a "crossroads" location?

• It is home to very few cultures.

• Trade routes linking Africa, Asia, and Europe run through it.

• People from many different cultures live there.

• It is where Islam, Judaism, and Christianity started.

In what ways did traders passing through Arabia influence its culture?

• They introduced Arabs to new products and ideas.

• They taught Arabs how to travel in caravans.

• They showed the Arabs different land and water routes.

• They showed them how to play fortnite.

Which physical feature dominates the landscape of Arabia?

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An oasis is

• a hill of sand shaped by the wind

• a marshy area near the Persian Gulf

• a mountainous area near the coast

• a wet, fertile area in the desert

A nomad was a person who

• traveled from pace to place

• farmed and raised animals

• sold cooking supplies

• settled near an oasis

Who was the main prophet of Islam?

• Muhammad

• Mayweather

• Aladdin

• Dr. Doolittle

What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have in common? They are all

• awesome

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

• tritheistic

The Quran is

• a special prayer said by Muslims

• A Muslim place of worship

• A symbol worn by followers of Islam

• The Holy Book of Islam

The 5 Pillars were

• an architectural feature in Arabia

• acts of worship required of all Muslims

• a Muslim singing group

• clothing for special holidays

Which story was not part of Arabian Nights?

• Aladdin

• Ali Babba

• Sinbad the Sailor

• Cinderella