Arabian Peninsula, Iran, and Iraq/ Central Asia
The Rub" al-Kahali desert is also called this
The Empty Quarter
Why did the Ancient Egyptians build grand and spectacular pyramids?
The pyramids reflected the pharaoh's importance
Which country was assisted by the UN and is suffering from a severe drought?
Somalia
Afrikaners are Dutch, French, and German settlers and descendants in which country?
South Africa
Were people of all levels of society in Ancient India interested in Buddhist ideas?
Yes
Northern desert plains in the Arabian Peninsula is covered with this type of rock
Volcanic Rock
Name the period of time that lasted about 500 years from 2700 B.C.-2200 B.C
the Old Kingdom
These two countries were early centers of Christianity in East Africa.
Ethiopia and Nubia
This country's main ethnic group come from Indonesia.
Madagascar
Describe Theravada Buddhism
They follow Buddha's teachings exactly
UEA depend on this for the economy
Foreign Workers
Name the Egyptian writing system
Hieroglyphics
Why do most tourists go to Tanzania?
To go on safaris
What effect did the Pacific ports have on China?
They expanded trade and contributed to a strong economy in China
What years did the Harappa Civilization thrive?
2300-1700 B.C.
Iraqi's second largest ethnic group
Kurds
What is the Temple of Karnack?
A Great Egyptian Temple
Most of Uganda's workers are employed in which field?
Agriculture
The first Chinese Dynasty
Shang
Siva the Destroyer and Vishnu the Preserver are examples of what?
Hindu gods
Central Asia has what Arab influence?
Islam as the main religion
Did merchants and traders make up most of the Egyptian population?
No- Farmers/Slaves
Do all people in East Africa have the same religion?
No
One of the Mongol's work projects was to do this
Construct a new capital
This most powerful king of the Mauryan Empire promised fight no more wars after converting to Buddhism.
Asoka