What five (5) cities on the Arabian Peninsula (not elsewhere!) do you think would have been important trading centers? Write down the names of the cities and explain why you think these cities became important trading centers.

The Arabian Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, but desert dominates the interior. This makes Arabia a harsh land. About 1,500 years ago, commerce was lively in this region because trade routes converged at the Arabian Peninsula. Towns that depended on trade grew near the Arabian Peninsula's coasts.

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