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(1) The deserts led to most Arabians being nomadic desert-dwellers or Bedouin. The only pre-modern cities in the Arabian Peninsula are either on the coastline or at oases for this reason. (2) The prevalent dry hear in the Arabian Peninsula has lead to loose-fitting clothing to keep the body cool. (3) The position of the Arabian Peninsula between India and East Africa allowed the Arabian states to actively participate in that trade route and expand their influence over parts of East Africa.
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Because it is surrounded by water
Trade introduced people to new religions and beliefs.
By the early 600s, trade became an important activity in the Arabian Peninsula.
Trade introduced people to new religions and beliefs.
The Arabian Peninsula's central location allowed for easy access to Africa, Europe, and Asia, facilitating trade and communication with surrounding regions. This strategic position helped Muslims establish trade routes and alliances that strengthened their military campaigns and facilitated their expansion beyond the Arabian Peninsula. Additionally, the harsh desert environment of the Arabian Peninsula fostered resilient and skilled warriors who were well-equipped to navigate and conquer new territories.
because oases are good places for crops, which is good for trade.
because oases are good places for crops, which is good for trade.
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Arabs survived on the Arabian Peninsula primarily as nomadic pastoralists, meaning that they raised sheep and goats and moved across the Arabian Peninsula in search of grass to graze. They would usually find increased greenery at one of the many oases on the Arabian Peninsula. Eventually, Arabs created cities that could effectively trade local wealth and products for foreign foodstuffs from breadbaskets like Mesopotamia or Egypt.
Early Arab people were nomadic due to environmental factors, such as the arid desert landscape of the Arabian Peninsula, which made farming difficult. Nomadism allowed them to move in search of water and pastures for their livestock, enabling them to survive in a harsh environment and maintain their way of life. Additionally, trade routes and interactions with other nomadic groups influenced their lifestyle.