Flashcard on Pre-Islamic Beliefs and Trade

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What did the Arab people believe in during the Pre-Islamic period?

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Polytheism

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What made this region become a major trading and networking center?

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Its strategic location

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What is another name for the region that is home to the Arab people?

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Arabia

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Which bodies of water surround the Arabian region? Options: Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Baltic Sea, North Sea, English Channel

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Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf

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What type of climate is found in the Arabian region?

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Very dry plains and deserts

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Where is freshwater available in the Arabian region? Options: Large rivers, Underground reservoirs, Scattered springs and oases, Coastal areas

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Scattered springs and oases

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Which sea is located to the north of the Arabian Peninsula on the map?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Which continent is located to the north of Africa?

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Europe

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What is the name of the region located between Africa and Asia?

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Arabian Peninsula

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What were early Arab people known as? Settlers, Farmers, Nomads, Merchants

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Nomads