Imagine that Collierville was located in a desert. How would your life be different?

List at least 3 examples.

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OBJECTIVE & STANDARD• I can label the bodies of water around the

Arabian Peninsula and identify the climate.

• 7.3 Identify the physical location and features and the climate of the Arabian Peninsula. Its relationship to surrounding bodies of land and water.

Most Missed Questions from Roman Empire….

10. Which statement DOES NOT describe the purpose of the Roman Forum?A. The Forum was a place for Romans to practice governmentB. The Forum was as place for Romans to worship their gods C. The Forum was as place for Romans to trade goods and servicesD. The Forum was a place for Romans to watch gladiator fights

23. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?A. DiseaseB. Border disputes C. Powerful and corrupt kingsD. Attacks from the Huns and Germanic tribes

Most Missed Questions from Roman Empire….

Read the passage and answer the question:In addition to their political and judicial powers, senators had special privileges. They alone could hold the highest official offices and judgeships in criminal and civil courts. In addition, senators enjoyed reserved seating at public ceremonies and games, and they alone had the honor of wearing the ‘latus clavus’ – the purple striped toga. In 27 BC, Augustus claimed he had restored the republic. In truth, Rome was governed by a dynastic monarchy and real power was held by the emperor. Emperor Augustus pretended that he valued the traditional republican institutions. He understood that it was politically important to pay “lip service” to the Senate and ensure it kept some prestige.Source: Public Domain

15. Based on the passage above, which statement best explains the actions of Emperor Augustus?A. He had less power than the senateB. He had equal power with the senateC. He had more power than the senateD. He no longer wanted to be Emperor

Most Missed Questions from Roman Empire….

Read the passage and answer the question:In 476 AD, a Germanic barbarian by the name of Odoacer took control of Rome. He became king of Italy and forced the last emperor of Rome, Romulus Augustulus, to give up his crown. Many historians consider this to be the end of the Roman Empire. With the fall of Rome, many changes occurred throughout Europe. Rome had provided a strong government, education, and culture. Now much of Europe fell into barbarianism. The next 500 years would be known as the Dark Ages of Europe.

21. Which statement best explains the impact of the fall of Rome?A. After the Fall of Rome, Europe would experience centuries of successB. After the Fall of Rome, Europe would experience centuries of declineC. After the Fall of Rome, the city of Rome would create a new and powerful governmentD. After the Fall of Rome, the Roman Empire would focus on expanding education

Dailywork A) Bodies of Water

If you were going to create a quiz about the bodies of water and the climate around the Arabian Peninsula, what are THREE questions you could create?

Work with your group.

EXAMPLE:Which continent is southwest of the Arabian Peninsula?

B) CLIMATE MAP OF ASIAWhat is the climate of the Arabian Peninsula?

CHALLENGE: What is a steppe?

Steppe

A large area of flat unforested grassland

DESERTS

The deserts of the Arabian Peninsula cover thousands of square miles. The Rub al-Khali (means empty quarter) covers 250,000 square miles of Saudi Arabia. This is as big as Texas!

ARABIAN PENINSULA ENVIRONMENT

• Desert- very arid (dry) & receives little rain • Due to the climate only a small portion is used

for agriculture• The Tigris and Euphrates are considered exotic

rivers because they are located in a desert

Party time...

How does the climate affects the culture of this region. How do you think people have adapted to their environment?

C) Keep on Walkin...• Arab herders called Bedouins have adapted to arid

land for many years. They are nomads who move from one place to another. What do you think determines where they travel to?

• An oasis is a desert area that contains water.

Tigris RiverEuphrates RiversPersian GulfRed SeaCaspian SeaBlack SeaArabian Sea Mediterranean SeaNorth Africa LET’S LABEL OUR MAPS!

Red Sea

Mediterranean Sea

NORTHAFRICA

Arabian Sea

Persian Gulf

Gulf of Oman

Black Sea Caspian Sea

ARABIANPENINSULA

*Mecca

Tigris River

Euphrates River

ASIA

Rub al-Khali

D) EXIT TICKET1. Identify three bodies of water that are located in this region.2. How do the climate and physical features affect people’s lives on the Arabian Peninsula?3. List any two landforms located in this area.

Tigris RiverEuphrates RiversPersian GulfRed SeaCaspian SeaBlack SeaArabian Sea Mediterranean SeaNorth Africa