Question

Why did the Arabian Peninsula become important for trade

Answer 1

It is the crossroads of three continents Europe, Africa and Asia

Answer 2

Its geography and location! It was a crossroads for Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was surrounded by bodies of water (Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian See and Persian Gulf) Sea and land routes connected Arabia to major trade centers. Products and inventions from 3 continents moved along these trade routes by camel caravans. Also, Oases became important for trade because they became stops along the many trade routes.