12.3.1-3

What are the three continents that meet at the Arabian Peninsula?

• Africa, South America, Asia

• North America, Europe, Asia

• Europe, Australia, Africa

• Africa, Asia, Europe

Which bodies of water surround the Arabian Peninsula?

• Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf

• Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean

• Baltic Sea, North Sea, English Channel

How did monsoon winds affect trade in the Arabian Peninsula?

• They made sea travel easier by blowing ships to and from Africa.

• They made it impossible to travel by sea during the summer.

• They caused frequent storms that disrupted trade routes.

• They only affected land travel, not sea travel.

What role did camels play in Arabian trade?

• They were not significant in Arabian trade.

• They were primarily used for food and clothing.

• They were used to pull ships along the coast.

• They allowed traders to travel across deserts with heavy loads.

Why was Mecca an important city in the Arabian Peninsula?

• It was the only city with a large river.

• It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

• It was a religious center and a key trade city.

• It was known for its agricultural production.

What was the significance of the janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

• They were an elite group of soldiers who served the sultan.

• They were the main traders in the empire.

• They were responsible for building mosques.

• They were the empire's primary diplomats.

How did Suleyman the Magnificent contribute to the Ottoman Empire?

• He focused solely on military conquests.

• He was the first sultan to visit America.

• He discovered new trade routes to Asia.

• He expanded the empire and improved the justice system.

What led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire?

• The empire was conquered by the Roman Empire.

• New trade routes bypassed the empire, weakening its economy.

• The empire was never in decline.

• The sultans decided to focus on agriculture.

What was the role of Mecca and Medina in the spread of Islam?

• They were holy cities and trade centers that helped spread Islam.

• They were the only cities where Islam was practiced.

• They were primarily known for their agricultural output.

• They were isolated and did not influence the spread of Islam.

What was the impact of the Ottoman Empire controlling trade routes?

• It isolated them from the rest of the world.

• It made them dependent on European traders.

• It had no significant impact on their power.

• It allowed them to control trade across three continents.