Countries of West Asia
Name one country found in West Asia.
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Why are deserts difficult places to live?
Lack of water and extreme temperatures
How many sides of the peninsula are surrounded by water?
3
What language is commonly spoken in West Asia?
NO POINTSSSS
Islam spread to other parts of the world from the.....
Arabian Peninsula
Which country in West Asia is known for its capital Abu Dhabi?
United Arab Emirates
What type of climate is common in West Asia?
Dry / desert
What are the western mountains made of?
Volcanic rock
How were UAE cities connected to other regions?
By sea and land
Where is the Dome of the Rock located?
Jerusalem
Which country has the capital city Muscat?
Oman
What are coastal areas mainly used for?
Fishing and trade
What are the three major water bodies around the peninsula?
Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea
.......is in the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula
Oman
Towers are instantly recognizable as a symbol of the country in Kuwait
Kuwait Towers
What connects countries in West Asia besides location?
Shared culture, language, history, or geography
What type of trade crossed the Arabian Peninsula?
Caravan trade
Islam spread to other parts of the world from the Arabian Peninsula, which contains two of the holy cities in Islam, what are they?
Mecca and Medina.
Name one main mountain range in West Asia
Tihama, Hijaz, Asir, Yemen mountains
Which mosque was re-built around the original house of the Prophet (Peace be upon him)?
Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet (Peace be upon him)
The Middle East is not just one region, what does it include?
•West Asia, Some countries in North Africa, A small part of East Africa
Why was land used for seasonal migration?
Limited water
The Arabian Peninsula is not all the same — it has different types of......?
land
Why did people rely on multiple economic activities?
Limited resources
Which monument is located in the center of Baghdad City?
The monument of liberty