Chapter 3 section 1 Geography and Life in Arabia

Where is the Arabian Peninsula located?

• the northwest corner of Asia

• the southeast corner of Asia

• the northeast corner of Asia

• the southwest corner of Asia

Which physical feature dominates the landscape of Arabia?

• marshy land

• sandy deserts

• fertile oases

• large mountains

An oasis is a

• hill of sand shaped by the wind

• marshy area near the Persian Gulf

• mountainous area near the coast

• wet, fertile area in a desert

A nomad was a person who

• traveled from place to place

• farmed and raised animals

• sold cooking supplies and clothing

• settled in an oasis

Why do geographers call Arabia a "crossroads" location?

• It is home to very few cultures or people

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

• People from many different cultures live there

• It is where Islam, Christianity and Judaism started

In what way 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 Arabs different land and water routes

• They helped Arabs adapt to the hot and dry climate

Which word means the opposite of nomadic?

• solitary

• tolerant

• sedentary

• religious

Why did nomads want to be members of tribes?

• To protect themselves against violence

• to be able to access the best grazing lands

• to have access to others' camels and goats

• to share tents with one another

In what way were Arabian souks similar to modern malls?

• Their restaurants were grouped together in food courts

• Their shops were just as large as modern ones

• They sold clothing, home goods and food

• They sold goods at fixed prices

Why was trade important to both townspeople and nomads in Arabia?

• It gave them a place to organize into caravans

• It provided both groups with the things they needed

• It was a way to keep peace between groups of people

• It made it easier for people to travel to distant lands