1. The Arabian Peninsula

2. Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Bahrain United Arab Emirates Oman Yemen

3. The Bedouins are nomadic desert dwellers that have lived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years

4. They adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert & built a culture based on strong family ties.

5. Islam Means to submit to the will of God in Arabic Followers of Islam are called Muslims

6. 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.

7. Koran Islamic Holy Book

8. 5 Pillars of Islam basics 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)

9. Hajj, is the pilgrimage to Mecca

10. Kabba (located in Mecca) The foundation of the Kabba is said to have been built by Abraham

12. Pray 5 Times a Day toward Mecca

13. Mosque Islamic House of worship

14. The Spread of Islam Arabic language & Islamic teaching & culture spread across the Middle East from the Arabian Peninsula

15. The governments of lands controlled by Muslims were theocratic. This means religious leaders control the government.

16. How are theocracies different than democracies (like we have in America)?

17. The principal resource in the economy of the Arabian Peninsula is oil.

18. Most of the worlds oil comes from the Arabian Peninsula.

19. 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 CountryRegion Joined OPEC [24] [24] Population (July 2008) [25] [25] Area (km²) [26] [26] AlgeriaAfrica196933,779,6682,381,740 AngolaAfrica200712,531,3571,246,700 Ecuador South America 2007 [A 1] [A 1] 13,927,650283,560 IranMiddle East1960 [A 2] [A 2] 75,875,2241,648,000 IraqMiddle East1960 [A 2] [A 2] 28,221,180437,072 KuwaitMiddle East1960 [A 2] [A 2] 2,596,79917,820 LibyaAfrica19626,173,5791,759,540 NigeriaAfrica1971158,259,000923,768 QatarMiddle East1961824,78911,437 Saudi ArabiaMiddle East1960 [A 2] [A 2] 28,146,6562,149,690 United Arab EmiratesMiddle East19674,621,39983,600 Venezuela South America 1960 [A 2] [A 2] 26,414,816912,050 Total369,368,42911,854,977 km²

20. Petroleum that has not been processed is called crude oil

21. Crude oil pumped from the ground must be moved to a refinery, where it is converted into useful products like gasoline

22. Why is America dependent on this area of the world?

23. Major cities of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai, UAE

24. Skyline of Dubai

25. Man made islands

27. Islands like world

28. Only 7 Star hotel in world

29. Largest Water Park in the World