Southwest Asia, the Middle East
In this unit we will be studying a region with a complex cultural dynamic. Many countries have entered in to periods of civil war, and many governments are in varying states of upheaval. It is an exciting time to watch a region that gave birth to modern civilization through the Fertile Crescent, and has a rich cultural history including the birthplace of three of the world’s 6 major religions; Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
What are the sources of conflict in the Middle East?
What are the sources of conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians?
How does the conflict manifest itself?
Why does Israel maintain such an interest in controlling the Golan Heights?
Why is water a source of conflict?
Which three Middle Eastern countries have abundant water supplies?
Who wants to dam the Euphrates River, and who will this affect?
How does one country's control of a water source impact another country?
How has uneven distribution of petroleum deposits created a disparity of wealth and power in the Middle East?
What were the reasons the US government gave for invading Iraq?
What is one reason the US is interested in maintaining a presence in Afghanistan?
Mapping
Afghanistan
Mediterranean Sea
Bahrain
Oman
Black Sea
Pakistan
Caspian Sea
Persian Gulf
Cyprus
Qatar
Gaza Strip
Red Sea
Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Turkey
Israel
United Arab Emirates
Jordan
West Bank
Kuwait
Yemen
Lebanon
Key Terms
1948 War
1967 War
Allah
Arab
Balfour Declaration
Bible
Buddhism
Checkpoints
Christianity
Diaspora
Fertile Crescent
Gaza Strip
Golan Heights
Hajj (pilgrimage)
Hamas
Hezbollah
Hinduism
Holocaust
Imam
Intifada
Iran-Iraq War
Islam
Israeli Arabs
Israeli Settlers
Israelis
Jerusalem
Jewish settlers
Judaism
Karma
Monotheistic
Muhammad
Muslim
Nirvana
Occupied Territories
OPEC
Palestinians
Qu’ran
Saddam Hussein
Synagogue
Taliban
Torah
West Bank
Zionism
In this unit we will be studying a region with a complex cultural dynamic. Many countries have entered in to periods of civil war, and many governments are in varying states of upheaval. It is an exciting time to watch a region that gave birth to modern civilization through the Fertile Crescent, and has a rich cultural history including the birthplace of three of the world’s 6 major religions; Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
What are the sources of conflict in the Middle East?
What are the sources of conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians?
How does the conflict manifest itself?
Why does Israel maintain such an interest in controlling the Golan Heights?
Why is water a source of conflict?
Which three Middle Eastern countries have abundant water supplies?
Who wants to dam the Euphrates River, and who will this affect?
How does one country's control of a water source impact another country?
How has uneven distribution of petroleum deposits created a disparity of wealth and power in the Middle East?
What were the reasons the US government gave for invading Iraq?
What is one reason the US is interested in maintaining a presence in Afghanistan?
Mapping
Afghanistan
Mediterranean Sea
Bahrain
Oman
Black Sea
Pakistan
Caspian Sea
Persian Gulf
Cyprus
Qatar
Gaza Strip
Red Sea
Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Turkey
Israel
United Arab Emirates
Jordan
West Bank
Kuwait
Yemen
Lebanon
Key Terms
1948 War
1967 War
Allah
Arab
Balfour Declaration
Bible
Buddhism
Checkpoints
Christianity
Diaspora
Fertile Crescent
Gaza Strip
Golan Heights
Hajj (pilgrimage)
Hamas
Hezbollah
Hinduism
Holocaust
Imam
Intifada
Iran-Iraq War
Islam
Israeli Arabs
Israeli Settlers
Israelis
Jerusalem
Jewish settlers
Judaism
Karma
Monotheistic
Muhammad
Muslim
Nirvana
Occupied Territories
OPEC
Palestinians
Qu’ran
Saddam Hussein
Synagogue
Taliban
Torah
West Bank
Zionism