Geography of the Middle East

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Geography of the Middle East

• Case studies of Middle Eastern Countries

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The Middle East

• The Middle East is a region, not a continent. It
  is mostly in Asia, but also includes a part of
  Africa (Egypt) and a small corner of Europe
  (Turkey). Most of its people are Muslim, although
  Christians, Jews, and other faiths also live
  there.

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Important info

• Most of the Middle East and North Africa is
  composed of desert where very little rain falls.
  The Middle East is home to most of the worlds
  oil production, which makes it an important
  place! The U.S. has fought two wars in Iraq in
  recent years, as well as one in Afghanistan.

It sure is hot out and dry out here! We shouldnt
have left Memphis.
Maybe, but all that oil money is worth it!
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Where is the Middle East?

• The Middle East is a region that includes North
  Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia. This
  region is considered to be a cultural region,
  because people who live there share a culture
  language, main religion, and customs.
• It is also a functional region. A functional
  region is defined by economic activity and
  business. Because the Middle East produces so
  much oil, it is a functional region.

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Label your blank map of the Middle East here!
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Tigris and Euphrates
Sahara Desert
Nile River
Indian Ocean
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Play the Game! Use this picture as a guide

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Map Skills Questions Answer on your notes sheet

• 1 Based on the map below, what type of
  government exists in Morocco?
• 2. What kind of government exists in Egypt?

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Map Skills questions

• 3. If I was travelling from Turkey to Iraq, what
  direction would I travel?
• 4. If I was taking a plane to Iran from Egypt,
  what direction would I travel?

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• 5. Which countries in the Middle East are
  experiencing significant political instability?
• 6. Which countries are experiencing relative
  political calm?

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Watch the video on life in the Sahara

• Answer the questions on the worksheet provided!

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