Islam and the Arabian Peninsula Quiz

Which two bodies of water border the Arabian Peninsula?

• Red Sea and Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

• Caspian Sea and Aral Sea

• Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

Which sea lies to the north of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Baltic Sea

What are the two main features of the Arabian desert?

• Mountains and rivers

• Plains and plateaus

• Forests and lakes

• Valleys and hills

What happens when rain falls in the Arabian desert?

• It causes snow

• It often causes flash floods

• It creates large lakes

• It leads to droughts

What role did Arabia play in ancient trade routes?

• It was a destination for traders

• It served as a middleman

• It was isolated from trade

• It only traded with Africa

What did the Romans send to China through the Arabian Peninsula?

• Spices and silk

• Glass and gold

• Cotton and jewels

• Ivory and spices

How far inland does Arabia’s coastal plain range?

• 1 to 10 miles

• 5 to 40 miles

• 50 to 100 miles

• 100 to 200 miles

What did people on the coastal plain use to irrigate the land?

• Buckets and hoses

• Deep wells, dams, and systems

• Natural springs

• Rainwater collection

What geographical feature divides the coastal plain from the desert in Arabia?

• Rivers

• Mountain ranges

• Forests

• Lakes

How high do Arabia’s mountains rise?

• 500 to 5,000 feet

• 1,000 to 12,000 feet

• 2,000 to 15,000 feet

• 3,000 to 10,000 feet