1. The Arabian Peninsula

2. Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Bahrain United Arab Emirates Oman Yemen

3. The Bedouins are nomadic desert dwellers that have lived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years

4. They adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert & built a culture based on strong family ties.

5. Islam Means to submit to the will of God in Arabic Followers of Islam are called Muslims

6. Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islamic laws & teachings. (it is forbidden for any likeness of Muhammad to be made) Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca around 570 AD. Muslims believe that he is the last Prophet to be sent down by God. They believe in Moses & Jesus, but think they were Prophets just like Muhammad.

7. Koran Islamic Holy Book

8. 5 Pillars of Islam basics of Islamic laws & teachings Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of Mecca Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad was his last prophet Pay alms Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the Hajj Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight)

9. Hajj, is the pilgrimage to Mecca

10. Kabba (located in Mecca) The foundation of the Kabba is said to have been built by Abraham

12. Pray 5 Times a Day toward Mecca

13. Mosque Islamic House of worship

14. What do Islam and Christianity have in common?

15. The Spread of Islam Arabic language & Islamic teaching & culture spread across the Middle East from the Arabian Peninsula

16. The governments of lands controlled by Muslims were theocratic. This means religious leaders control the government.

17. How are theocracies different than democracies (like we have in America)?

18. Most of the worlds oil comes from the Arabian Peninsula.

19. The principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula is oil.

20. Petroleum that has not been processed is called crude oil

21. Crude oil pumped from the ground must be moved to a refinery, where it is converted into useful products like gasoline

22. Why is America dependent on this area of the world?

23. OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries They control the worlds oil supply. They will regulate how much oil to produce to control the price.

24. Major cities of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai, UAE

25. Skyline of Dubai

28. Man made islands

30. Islands like world

31. Only 7 Star hotel in world

33. Largest Water Park in the World