12.2 The Rise of Islam: Arabian Culture Development

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What is the defining geographical feature of the Arabian Peninsula?

Towering mountain ranges and glaciers

Lush rainforests and fertile plains

Vast deserts and arid landscapes (correct)

Extensive river systems and deltas

What was the primary economic activity in pre-Islamic Arabia?

Agriculture and crop cultivation

Merchant trade along trade routes (correct)

Seafaring and maritime trade

Mining and resource extraction

Which of the following statements accurately describes the settlement patterns in pre-Islamic Arabia?

Large, powerful kingdoms dominated the region

Centralized empires controlled the entire peninsula

The population was concentrated in coastal cities

Small, nomadic tribes and clans were prevalent (correct)

What was the significance of Mecca in pre-Islamic Arabia?

It was a crossroads for trade routes Signup and view all the answers

Which group is mentioned in the text as being nomadic people in pre-Islamic Arabia?

The Bedouins Signup and view all the answers

What was a common feature of settlements in pre-Islamic Arabia?

They were built near oases and water sources Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Kaaba in Makkah?

To house statues of Arabian gods and goddesses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of the bedouin, or nomadic Arab tribes?

They herded animals, lived in tents, and moved based on seasonal rain cycles Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the sheikh in Arab tribes?

To carry out decisions made collectively with the tribe elders Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was a common activity among Arab tribes?

Engaging in camel and horse races to improve battle skills Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of conflict between rival Arab tribes?

Battles over land, water, and possessions like camels and horses Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was a significant cultural tradition among Arab tribes?

Storytelling and reciting poems around campfires Signup and view all the answers

How did physical geography influence the Arab way of life in ancient Arabia?

Nomadic tribes moved from one area to another based on seasonal rain cycles. Signup and view all the answers

What type of trees grow in the southwestern region of Arabia due to the sufficient rainfall?

Juniper and olive trees Signup and view all the answers

Why did Arab merchants build towns along trade routes in Arabia?

To facilitate trade and create markets for their goods Signup and view all the answers

What were caravans in ancient Arabia primarily used for?

Protection against raids by nomads Signup and view all the answers

Which factor disrupted the traditional trade routes that connected Arabia to Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean world by sea?

Conflict between the Sasanian and Byzantine Empires Signup and view all the answers

What made Makkah (Mecca) rise in influence during the 500s C.E.?

Strategic location along important trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What valuable products were traded by people from the south coast of Arabia, modern Yemen?

'Green Gold' frankincense and myrrh products Signup and view all the answers

Why did some Arab merchants travel in caravans across the desert?

To protect themselves from attacks by nomads during trade journeys Signup and view all the answers

How did Arabian culture view loyalty?

'Blood is thicker than water' - value loyalty to family and extended clans Signup and view all the answers

Which statement explains why Arab tribes lived differently depending on their location in ancient Arabia?

The presence of mountains and valleys influenced where tribes settled. Signup and view all the answers