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History of Arabia
Arabia is an ancient region located in the Middle East and North Africa. For centuries, Arabia was home to powerful empires such as the Ottoman Turks and the ancient Babylonians. Arabia is renowned for its contributions to linguistics, literature, and philosophy.
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history of arabia
Bedouin: Nomadic people who traditionally inhabit the desert regions of the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Levant.
Hajj: The sacred journey of Muslims to Makkah to perform certain religious rituals.
Caliphate: An Islamic state headed by a Caliph, a person considered a political and religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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Did you know?
The first Arab state was established in the 8th century, when the Prophet Muhammad united the tribes of Arabia under one government. The ancient city of Petra, in modern-day Jordan, was once the capital of the Nabatean kingdom, an Arab civilization that lasted from around 400 BC to 106 AD. Arabic is the official language spoken in all Arab countries, but it is also spoken in many other countries around the world, including Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan.
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Did you know?
The first Arab state was established in the 8th century, when the Prophet Muhammad united the tribes of Arabia under one government. The ancient city of Petra, in modern-day Jordan, was once the capital of the Nabatean kingdom, an Arab civilization that lasted from around 400 BC to 106 AD. Arabic is the official language spoken in all Arab countries, but it is also spoken in many other countries around the world, including Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan.
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Think About It
What is Arabia (Modern day Saudi Arabia) known for today? How much of this area of the world is influenced by Islam? Did you know that 96% of Saudi Arabia is Muslim Saudi Arabia's main export is crude oil
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How has the history of Arabia shaped your life?
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What words come to mind when you think of Arabia (Saudi Arabia)?
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What are some of the key events in the history of Arabia?
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