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Cody 7th Gr. SS

Southwest Asia - Chapter 17 - The Arabian Peninsula

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What country makes up 80% of the Arabian Peninsula? Saudi Arabia
What size is Saudia Arabia? It is the largest country in Southwest Asia-about the size of the Eastern half of the US
What is the name of the largest desert in Saudi Arabia? The Empty Quarter
What landform is lacking in Saudi Arabia due to the climate? There are no rivers or bodies of water.
What are wadis? They are dry riverbeds that fill with water when it downpours. The water is then used for irrigation.
What are oases? They are green areas in the desert fed by underground water.
What is Saudi Arabia the leading producer of? Oil
What is OPEC The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. They supply more than 40% of the world's oil.
What is the process of taking salt out of sea water? Desalinization
What is the ruling family of Saudi Arabia? Saud
What is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia? Riyadh
What city of Saudi Arabia did Muhammad preach the religion of Islam? Makkah (Mecca)
What is Islam's holiest city? Makkah
What is the name for the religious journey made by all Muslims some time in their lifetime? Hajj
What is the name of the holy writings of Islam? Quran
What influences almost every part of Saudi Arabian culture? Islam's five daily prayers
What countries other than Saudi Arabia are found on the Arabian Peninsula? Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emerates, Yemen and Oman
What body of water do most of the countries on the Arabian Peninsula have in common? Persian Gulf
How would you describe the standard of living of the Arabian countries? High standard of living.
What caused the change in the economy of the Persian Gulf states? Discovery of Oil
What 2 countries are at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsul? Yemen and Oman
What is the capital of Oman? Muscat
What is the name of the passageway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea? Strait of Hormuz
What industry greatly uses the Strait of Hormuz? Oil bearing tankers
What is the only country of the Arabian Peninsula that is not rich in oil? Yemen
What is the capital of Yemen? Sanaa
In the olden days, what product was Yemen known for? Frankincense and myrrh (fragrant tree resins)
How many countries lie on the Arabian Peninsula? 7
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