Islamic Civilization

An area with little or no rain. Example: Deserts

• Arid

• Humid

• Climate

• Desert

Because there is not a lot of water or farmland on the Arabian Peninsula, Arab herders had a __________ lifestyle

• Active

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Isolated

Strong winds that bring in a lot of water. These helped with trade around the Indian Ocean

• Oasis

• Desert

• Coastal Plain

• Monsoon

A place where water can be found in the desert. The city of Medina gets its water from here.

• Monsoon

• Oasis

• Desert

• Well

What are Arab herders known as?

• Nomadic

• Caravan

• Bedouins

• Merchant

Which of the following is true: Arab herders (Bedouins) would herd camels and sheep....

• For food

• As pets

• To trade for goods

• Other materials for animals

Why was the Arabian Peninsula called a crossroad along the Silk Road?

• They had lots of ports

• It was at the beginning of the Silk Road

• There was lots of trading

• Traders would use the Arabian Peninsula would use it to get around Asia, Africa, and Europe

Chinese traders would trade _____ with Islamic merchants

• Porcelain

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Magnetic Compasses

The Port of _______ was another major center for trade with India

• Istanbul

• Greece

• Aden

• Rome

African traders would trade _____ for _____ with Islamic traders

• Salt for gold

• Silk for Porcelina

• Gunpowder for fireworks

• Paper for Paper money