1. Geography and Life in Arabia

2. Geography and Life in Arabia (pg. 54-58)
What was it a crossroads between, and why was that useful?
What is the terrain mostly like?
What is an oasis and why were they important?
What other physical features are there?
What is the climate like?
Describe the nomadic way of life.
Describe the sedentary(townspeople) way of life.
What is a souk & what was it used for?

3. Crossroads Intersection of Africa, Asia & Europe
Trade on land, along coasts, across Seas
Introduced new products & ideas

4. Terrain
Huge & vast sand dunes!

5. Oasis
Wet, fertile area in desert
Gave water
Key stops on trade routes

6. Other features Mountains on south & west
Marshy lands near Persian gulf

7. Climate
Hot & dry!

8. Nomads
Lived in tents
Raised herds of sheep, goats, camels (camels give milk & transportation)
Traveled across desert
Camels & tents belong to individuals
Water & grazing belong to tribe
Tribe gave protection

9. Sedentary Settled in oasis so they could farm Trading communities
Worked with caravans (groups of traders who traveled together)

10. Souk
Town market or bazaar
Trade for nomads & townspeople