Southwest Asia and North Africa

Which of the following is the Arabian Peninsula?

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Which of the following statements about Mecca is incorrect?

• It is located on the Arabian Peninsula

• It is the birth place of Jesus

• It was a trade city before the birth of Islam

• It is the holiest city in Islam

Avery, Mia, and Abigail are learning about Bedouins or nomads in their history class. Why did these nomads travel in camel caravans?

• for comfort of companionship

• for safety from raiders

• they didn't

• they used horses more because they were better suited to the environment.

a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation.

• oasis

• desert

• coastal plain

• mountains

An area in the desert where fresh water is available, and plants grow

• desert

• oasis

• coastal plain

• mountains

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

• Peninsula

• Dune

• Shamal

• Simoom

Rohan, Evelyn, and Priya are planning a trip. They are considering a region that is extremely dry. What is the term used to describe such a region?

• Arid

• Humid

• Levant

• Hamas

What is a pilgrimage?

• A journey or quest to a holy place

• A Thanksgiving holiday

• A group of religious people

• All of the above

What geographic location is found at location "A?"

What geographic location is found at location "B?"