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Title: 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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