World History Mr. McGarry/Mr. McNamara Islamic Empire Writer’s Workshop #3 The Arabian Peninsula People throughout history have been affected by environmental conditions. Therefore, the way people live (their culture) is influenced by geography and climate. Possible examples of differences affected by climate and geography are clothing, heating/cooling methods, housing and transportation systems. People that have lived on the Arabian Peninsula have been greatly influenced by its desert climate. The arid climate has had an influence on things like culture, job opportunities, housing, location and resources. Without a doubt, these people have been greatly affected by their desert climate. Directions: Write two well-structured paragraphs describing how the desert climate of the Arabian Peninsula influenced the life of the people during the time of Muhammad (7"* Century A.D.) Identify and discuss three ways that the desert climate had an affect on the lives of the people and what solutions people ungavered to cope with the harsh conditions.