1. Adapting to the Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
Islam
History Alive

2. Deserts

3. Deserts

4. Deserts
Clothing : a thawb was a loose-fitting gown made of cotton & a ghutra was a head covering
Tents made of goat’s hair provided shelter
Camels made it easier to travel and carry supplies in the desert

5. Oases

6. Oases

7. Oases
Date palm tree needed little water and could be used in many ways: food, pipes, rope
Oases provided water and green pasture for the camels of the desert nomads

8. Coastal Plain

9. Coastal Plain

10. Coastal Plain Characterized by rich agriculture
Complex civilizations developed as coastal peoples engages in international trade

11. Mountains

12. Mountains

13. Mountains Terracing was developed to allow efficient use of water
Due to isolation, cultural traditions were preserved for hundreds of years