RS Starter Text - The Arabian Peninsula U3 2

What shape is the Arabian peninsula?

• Rectangular

• Triangular

• Square

• Circular

Which country is not part of the Arabian peninsula?

• KSA

• the UAE

• Kuwait

• the UK

According to the text, the Rub' al Khail is a huge sand desert.

• True

• False

• Not given

What has greatly influenced the economies of many of the countries on the Arabian peninsula?

• Oil

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

• Vast deserts

What is the predominant religion on the Arabian peninsula?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Arabic

• English

According to the text, what makes the countries on the Arabian peninsula interesting?

• The presence of oil

• The camel, which is the ship of the desert

• The region's rich history and culture

• The mix of skyscrapers and traditional buildings

Why are camels known as 'ships of the desert'?

• Because they attractive to tourists

• Because they are used for transportation in cities

• Because they are used for transportation across deserts

• Because they are used for transportation across the Suez Canal

"Camels have been used for transportation for over 100 years."

True, false, or not given?

• True

• False

• Not given

"The countries on the Arabian peninsula have identical cultures."

True, false, or not given?

• True

• False

• Not given

"The largest mall on the Arabian peninsula is Dubai Mall."

True, false, or not given?

• True

• False

• Not given