Bellwork• Grab a sheet of paper. On the paper, answer these questions using the map below:

1. What type of climate does this region of the world experience?

2. What religion do most of the people in this part of the world follow?

3. Which geographic features had a great impact on life in this region?

Geography of Arabia

• The Arabian Peninsula has a hot, dry climate.

• Bodies of water have played an important role in the history of Arabia.

Rivers of Arabia

• Arabian rivers allowed people to trade, travel, grow crops, and catch fish.

• The most important rivers of this region are the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates.

Write the questions!

1. What is the climate of Arabia?

2. What rivers have played an important role in Arabian history?

Larger bodies of water

• The Mediterranean Sea served as an important trade route between Asia and Europe.

• Many important civilizations developed around the Mediterranean Sea.

Larger bodies of water

• The Black Sea and the Caspian Sea also served Arabia as trade routes.

Land Connections

• Arabia is connected by land to Northern Africa. As a result, Northern Africa shares a similar climate and culture with Arabia.

Write the questions!!

3. What large bodies of water have played roles in the commercial (trading) history of Arabia?

4. How does the land connection between North Africa and Arabia affect their relationship?