SW Asia and North Africa Vocabulary

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  1. 4. This river is located in the Middle East, flows into the Persian Gulf, just like the Euphrates river, and is also used for freshwater, trade and transportation.
  2. 5. The _______ gulf is located in the Middle East between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It is important for trade and travel. The Euphrates and Tigris River flow into it. It connects to the Indian Ocean.
  3. 8. This mountain range is located in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey. They are important to the environment and climate in that area.
  4. 11. This desert is the largest “hot” desert in the world. It takes up most of northern Africa.
  5. 12. This empire was run by a Muslim group of Turks that took over much of the Middle East.
  6. 13. The belief in one god.
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  1. 1. The longest river in the world. It is flows northward and is located in Africa. It brings freshwater to the area and is essential for trade and transportation.
  2. 2. The religion of the Muslims
  3. 3. The belief in many gods.
  4. 6. The system of religious law in Islam.
  5. 7. The longest river in the Middle East that flows into the Persian Gulf. It brings freshwater to the area and is essential for trade and transportation.
  6. 9. The 2nd largest “hot” desert in the world. It takes up almost all of the Arabian Peninsula.
  7. 10. The ______ road is an ancient trade route that brought silk, spices, and different foods from Asia to Europe and back again.