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The Arabian Peninsula. Countries of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Bahrain United Arab Emirates Oman Yemen. The Bedouins are nomadic desert dwellers that have lived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years.
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Countries of the Arabian Peninsula • Saudi Arabia • Kuwait • Qatar • Bahrain • United Arab Emirates • Oman • Yemen
The Bedouins are nomadic desert dwellers that have lived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years
They adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert & built a culture based on strong family ties.
IslamMeans to submit to the will of God in Arabic Followers of Islam are called Muslims
Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islamic laws & teachings. (it is forbidden for any likeness of Muhammad to be made) Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca around 570 AD. Muslims believe that he is the last Prophet to be sent down by God. They believe in Moses & Jesus, but think they were Prophets just like Muhammad.
5 Pillars of Islambasics of Islamic laws & teachings • Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of Mecca • Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad was his last profit • Pay alms • Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the Hajj • Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight)
Kabba (located in Mecca) The foundation of the Kabba is said to have been built by Abraham
The Spread of IslamArabic language & Islamic teaching & culture spread across the Middle East from the Arabian Peninsula
The governments of lands controlled by Muslims were theocratic. This means religious leaders control the government.
How are theocracies different than democracies (like we have in America)?
The principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula is oil.
OPEC • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries • Purpose of OPEC is to help members control worldwide oil prices by adjusting pil prices and production quotas • OPEC is a powerful force in international Trade
Crude oil pumped from the ground must be moved to a refinery, where it is converted into useful products like gasoline