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Arabian Peninsula Geography

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Caravan

a)

a group of people traveling together for mutual protection, often with pack animals such as camels

b)

a small light ship that performed well on long voyages

c)

an object made by a human

d)

a grouping of different parts

2.

Nomad

a)

unchanging in condition

b)

to establish in residence

c)

a person who moves from place to place, often in search of water and vegetation

d)

incapable of being moved

3.

Oasis

a)

a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

b)

a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, waterless, and without vegetation

c)

dry and shriveled

d)

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

4.

Pilgrimage

a)

a large mostly flat area that rises above the surrounding land

b)

materials that are printed for the public to leave

c)

journey undertaken to worship at a religious place

d)

record-keeping device made of knotted strings

5.

Which of the following is the Arabian Peninsula?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which is the following geographical features makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

How did most people adapt to the dry harsh climate?

a)

they settled in small groups

b)

they became nomads

c)

they settled in large groups

d)

they used animals to provide them with all the food they needed instead of farming

8.

What are nomads?

a)

People who live in one place

b)

People who move from place to place

c)

People who live only on boats

d)

People who live near oasis'

9.

Part of the Arabian Desert, this is largest uninterrupted area of sand in the world; also known as the "Empty Quarter"

a)

Rub al-Khali

b)

Arabian Shield

c)

West Bank

d)

Levant

10.
What sea is labeled B?
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Red Sea
d)
Black Sea
11.
What is this physical feature?
a)
Jordan River
b)
Persian Gulf
c)
Red Sea
d)
Euphrates River
12.
The Arabian Peninsula is
a)
wet and warm
b)
all three
c)
surrounded by water on two sides
d)
in the center of Europe, Asia and Africa
13.
In the Arabia Peninsula towns and cities would form around...
a)
Oases
b)
Deserts
c)
Mountains
d)
My backyard