Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
Period: _________________________
Geography Challenge: The Rise of Islam
Directions: Use the maps on pages 72-73 to answer the challenge questions and label your map.
Islam Question 1
Answer This: Which seas and ocean do you see on the map? ____________________________________
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Do This: Label them on your map.
Islam Question 2
Answer This: What cities were important to trade on the Arabian Peninsula? ________________________
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Do This: Label the Arabian Peninsula and its important trade cities.
Islam Question 3
Answer This: What continents surround the Arabian Peninsula? __________________________________
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Do This: Label the continents on your map.
Islam Question 4
Answer This: In what city of Muhammad born? _______________________________________________
Do This: Add a star to map to show Muhammadʼs birthplace, then label your symbol with the city.
Islam Question 5
Answer This: How did Arab traders from Makkah (Mecca) and Baghdad reach China? ________________
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Do This: On your map, draw one land route to China from Baghdad. Also draw one sea route to China from
Makkah.
Islam Question 6
Answer This: What body of water did Arab traders cross to reach Europe? __________________________
Do This: On your map, draw one trade route across that body of water.
Islam Question 7
Answer This: How many trade routes meet in Makkah (Mecca)? __________________________________
Do This: On your map, draw these trade routes from Makkah to their nearest destinations.
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GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2