Unit 7 Middle East
February 1st- February 26th
Thursday 2/4 (A day) or 2/5 Friday 2/5 (B day) Physical Geography of the Middle East
Monday 2/8 (A day) or Tuesday 2/9 (B day) Jerusalem and the 3 Monotheistic Faiths
Wednesday 2/10 is parent-teacher conferences makeup opportunity
Thursday 2/11 (A day) or Friday 2/12 (B day) Regional conflicts: (1) Sunni vs. Shia (2) Israel and Palestine
Monday February 15th is President's Day holiday
Tuesday 2/16 (A day) or Wednesday 2/17 (B day) Cities of the Middle East
Thursday 2/18 (A day) or Friday 2/19 (B day) Arabian Peninsula
Monday 2/22 (A day) or Tuesday 2/23 (B day) Middle Eastern City presentations &
The Physical Geography of the Middle East makeup
Monday 2/8 (A day) or Tuesday 2/9 (B day) Jerusalem and the 3 Monotheistic Faiths
Wednesday 2/10 is parent-teacher conferences makeup opportunity
Thursday 2/11 (A day) or Friday 2/12 (B day) Regional conflicts: (1) Sunni vs. Shia (2) Israel and Palestine
Monday February 15th is President's Day holiday
Tuesday 2/16 (A day) or Wednesday 2/17 (B day) Cities of the Middle East
Thursday 2/18 (A day) or Friday 2/19 (B day) Arabian Peninsula
Monday 2/22 (A day) or Tuesday 2/23 (B day) Middle Eastern City presentations &
The Physical Geography of the Middle East makeup
This unit examines the physical and human geographic factors that characterize the Middle East* as a region and the connections between this region and the world. The region is characterized by a variety of political systems from monarchy to republic. The region is predominantly Islamic and home to a variety of ethnic groups including Arabs, Persians, Kurds, Jews, and Turks. The region is also characterized by nations that economically benefit from the sale of oil as well as others who lack oil as a resource. During the twentieth century political boundaries in the region have changed several times, including after the end of the First World War and with the creation of the state of Israel. Current unrest in the region exemplifies how the creation of these borders has exacerbated ethnic tensions.
* the Middle East is also called Southwest Asia, the Levant, and Arabia
student groups practice
click the button titled CIA.GOV
use the country list to find Turkey
click the one page summary page
click the button titled CIA.GOV
use the country list to find Turkey
click the one page summary page
complete this list on a piece of paper
Population ___(1)___ M
Ethnicities Turkish 70-75%, ___(2)___
Language ___(3)___
Religions Muslim 99.8% (mostly ___(4)___)
Population ___(1)___ M
Ethnicities Turkish 70-75%, ___(2)___
Language ___(3)___
Religions Muslim 99.8% (mostly ___(4)___)
student groups practice II
click the button titled Human Development Index
use the country profiles tab
find Turkey and click the tab
click the button titled Human Development Index
use the country profiles tab
find Turkey and click the tab
complete this list on a piece of paper
Overall, development ranking (5) ______________________ out of 189 (the United States is 17th)
Life Expectancy (in years) (6) ______________________ (the United States is 78.9)
Overall, development ranking (5) ______________________ out of 189 (the United States is 17th)
Life Expectancy (in years) (6) ______________________ (the United States is 78.9)
click the button titled Wiki: Countries pop
find the 2019 population and world ranking for Turkey and the countries before and after it on the list
#17 ___(7)___ 83.5 M #18 Turkey 83.4 M #19 ___(8)___ 82.9 M
Of these 3 countries, which one had the largest population change from 2018 to 2019? ___(9)___
Which country became the 14th country in 2019 to have a population of over 100 million?___(10)___
find the 2019 population and world ranking for Turkey and the countries before and after it on the list
#17 ___(7)___ 83.5 M #18 Turkey 83.4 M #19 ___(8)___ 82.9 M
Of these 3 countries, which one had the largest population change from 2018 to 2019? ___(9)___
Which country became the 14th country in 2019 to have a population of over 100 million?___(10)___
from https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/middle-east-land/
assignment for 2/4 or 2/5 (The Physical Geography of the Middle East)
This is the makeup for The Physical Geography of the Middle East
Some of the answers have changed from the original assignment
Instructions for completing today's assignment
(1) click the button titled Middle East Land and read the article from History.com
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
(3) once you have filled all 30 blanks, go to Schoology and take the quiz (mastery grades are 40%)
(1) click the button titled Middle East Land and read the article from History.com
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
(3) once you have filled all 30 blanks, go to Schoology and take the quiz (mastery grades are 40%)
The Middle East is a vast region. With a total area of nearly 3,500,000 square miles (9,000,000 square kilometers), it is only slightly smaller than the ___(1)___. Saudi Arabia is the largest of the core countries of the Middle East in area. ___(2)___, an island nation in the ___(3)___, is the smallest of the Middle Eastern states.
Mountains, Plateaus, Deserts
On the north the region is almost completely ringed by mountain ranges. Lesser chains of hills and mountains extend along the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean. The ___(4)___, which makes up more than one quarter of the region's area, is bounded by mountainous heights in the west and south. Most of the region's interior is flat and contains some of the world's most forbidding deserts--among them the Libyan (or Western), the Arabian (or Eastern), and the aptly named Rub'al Khali, or Empty Quarter, of ___(5)___.
Fertile River Valleys
The region's two major river systems are the Nile and the Tigris and Euphrates. The Nile, the world's longest river, is the lifeblood of ___(6)___, most of which is otherwise desert. The Tigris and Euphrates rise in Turkey, flow through ___(7)___, and join in Iraq, there forming the region long known as ___(8)___ (meaning land between rivers). These river valleys contain much of the region's limited fertile land and are the most densely populated areas, and it was here that the first known civilizations arose thousands of years ago.
Climate: A Hot, Dry Land
Hot, dry weather is common to the Middle East for much of the year except in the ___(9)___, where snow is frequent. The rainy season in most places lasts from about October to April. In the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, rain comes mainly between May and September. But there is only light, brief rainfall in most of the region and in some areas it never rains at all. In the deserts, which are baked by the blazing sun, the daytime temperature often rises to more than ___(10)___°F (52°C). Yet at night the deserts are cool or even cold.
Life itself in the Middle East has long been dependent upon the amount and location of water. Rain-bearing winds are often unable to penetrate into the interior of the region because they are blocked by the surrounding ___(11)___. The best-watered areas are usually the strips of land lying between the mountains and the sea, but the Middle East generally suffers from a severe shortage of water due to the limited rainfall.
Water and History
Long ago the availability of water determined where people could live in the Middle East and how they would earn their livelihood. The amount of available water limited the farmer's choice of crops. It compelled the nomads, who traveled from place to place seeking grazing land for their herds, to rely on goats, sheep, and ___(12)___, since cattle could not easily survive in the harsh, dry environment. The location of sources of water also determined the routes of travel and trade.
From earliest times the power of Middle Eastern empires depended on ready supplies of water. It is no accident that the valleys of the Nile and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers were--and remain--main centers of life in the region. Some of the oldest ___(13)___ in the world were developed in the Middle East. Many are still in use, along with newer systems.
Dams and Distilling Seawater
Modern methods of providing regular supplies of water in the region include the ___(14)___, which irrigates large areas of Egypt and provides ___(15)___ as well. In Israel a pipeline system has been built to divert water from the ___(16)___ to the desert areas of the Negev. Turkey in 1990 completed the great Ataturk Dam to harness the waters of the Euphrates River. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other countries of the Arabian Peninsula are converting seawater into drinking water by various ___(17)___ processes. The success of programs to raise the standard of living throughout the Middle East will depend to a large extent on the outcome of the various water projects.
Chief Cities
Early Middle Eastern civilization developed great cities, and cities continue to play an important role in the life of the
region. The largest city of the Middle East is Cairo, the capital of ___(18)___. Founded by Arab conquerors in the A.D. 900's, it
has a population of about 6 million in the city proper and some 14 million in its metropolitan area. The older Egyptian
port city of ___(19)___, rebuilt by Alexander the Great in the 300's B.C., was famed for its great library, the largest in the
ancient world. Istanbul, the major city of Turkey, lies on one of the world's most historic sites, spanning Europe and Asia.
As ___(20)___, it was once the capital of the Roman and Byzantine empires. Baghdad , capital of Iraq, lies on the ___(21)___.
Founded in the A.D. 700's, it was the seat of the Abbasid dynasty of Muslim rulers, whose most renowned figure was Harun al-Rashid, famed in the West as the caliph in The Arabian Nights. ___(22)___, Syria's capital, is one of the world's oldest cities, dating back
to at least 732 B.C. It was the site of St. Paul's conversion to Christianity,and from A.D. 66 to 750 served as the capital of the Muslim Ummayyad dynasty. The importance of ___(23)___, Israel's capital, is far greater than its size, containing as it does, places
holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. ___(24)___, capital of Iran, is a relatively new city by Middle Eastern standards, first gaining prominence in the 1500's.
Mountains, Plateaus, Deserts
On the north the region is almost completely ringed by mountain ranges. Lesser chains of hills and mountains extend along the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean. The ___(4)___, which makes up more than one quarter of the region's area, is bounded by mountainous heights in the west and south. Most of the region's interior is flat and contains some of the world's most forbidding deserts--among them the Libyan (or Western), the Arabian (or Eastern), and the aptly named Rub'al Khali, or Empty Quarter, of ___(5)___.
Fertile River Valleys
The region's two major river systems are the Nile and the Tigris and Euphrates. The Nile, the world's longest river, is the lifeblood of ___(6)___, most of which is otherwise desert. The Tigris and Euphrates rise in Turkey, flow through ___(7)___, and join in Iraq, there forming the region long known as ___(8)___ (meaning land between rivers). These river valleys contain much of the region's limited fertile land and are the most densely populated areas, and it was here that the first known civilizations arose thousands of years ago.
Climate: A Hot, Dry Land
Hot, dry weather is common to the Middle East for much of the year except in the ___(9)___, where snow is frequent. The rainy season in most places lasts from about October to April. In the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, rain comes mainly between May and September. But there is only light, brief rainfall in most of the region and in some areas it never rains at all. In the deserts, which are baked by the blazing sun, the daytime temperature often rises to more than ___(10)___°F (52°C). Yet at night the deserts are cool or even cold.
Life itself in the Middle East has long been dependent upon the amount and location of water. Rain-bearing winds are often unable to penetrate into the interior of the region because they are blocked by the surrounding ___(11)___. The best-watered areas are usually the strips of land lying between the mountains and the sea, but the Middle East generally suffers from a severe shortage of water due to the limited rainfall.
Water and History
Long ago the availability of water determined where people could live in the Middle East and how they would earn their livelihood. The amount of available water limited the farmer's choice of crops. It compelled the nomads, who traveled from place to place seeking grazing land for their herds, to rely on goats, sheep, and ___(12)___, since cattle could not easily survive in the harsh, dry environment. The location of sources of water also determined the routes of travel and trade.
From earliest times the power of Middle Eastern empires depended on ready supplies of water. It is no accident that the valleys of the Nile and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers were--and remain--main centers of life in the region. Some of the oldest ___(13)___ in the world were developed in the Middle East. Many are still in use, along with newer systems.
Dams and Distilling Seawater
Modern methods of providing regular supplies of water in the region include the ___(14)___, which irrigates large areas of Egypt and provides ___(15)___ as well. In Israel a pipeline system has been built to divert water from the ___(16)___ to the desert areas of the Negev. Turkey in 1990 completed the great Ataturk Dam to harness the waters of the Euphrates River. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other countries of the Arabian Peninsula are converting seawater into drinking water by various ___(17)___ processes. The success of programs to raise the standard of living throughout the Middle East will depend to a large extent on the outcome of the various water projects.
Chief Cities
Early Middle Eastern civilization developed great cities, and cities continue to play an important role in the life of the
region. The largest city of the Middle East is Cairo, the capital of ___(18)___. Founded by Arab conquerors in the A.D. 900's, it
has a population of about 6 million in the city proper and some 14 million in its metropolitan area. The older Egyptian
port city of ___(19)___, rebuilt by Alexander the Great in the 300's B.C., was famed for its great library, the largest in the
ancient world. Istanbul, the major city of Turkey, lies on one of the world's most historic sites, spanning Europe and Asia.
As ___(20)___, it was once the capital of the Roman and Byzantine empires. Baghdad , capital of Iraq, lies on the ___(21)___.
Founded in the A.D. 700's, it was the seat of the Abbasid dynasty of Muslim rulers, whose most renowned figure was Harun al-Rashid, famed in the West as the caliph in The Arabian Nights. ___(22)___, Syria's capital, is one of the world's oldest cities, dating back
to at least 732 B.C. It was the site of St. Paul's conversion to Christianity,and from A.D. 66 to 750 served as the capital of the Muslim Ummayyad dynasty. The importance of ___(23)___, Israel's capital, is far greater than its size, containing as it does, places
holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. ___(24)___, capital of Iran, is a relatively new city by Middle Eastern standards, first gaining prominence in the 1500's.
After reading the article on the Fertile Crescent answer these questions
In which year did an Egyptologist coin the term "Fertile Crescent"? ___(25)___
According to the article, the Fertile Crescent is often associated with which location mentioned in the Bible? ___(26)___
In which year was the Fertile crescent first populated? ___(27)___
Which important event (invention?) occurred in the region in the year 5000 BCE* ___(28)___
According to the article, one of the first animals to be domesticated was a Saluki. What type of animal is a Saluki? ___(29)___
What beverage was invented in a settlement named Godin Tepe? ____(30)____
In which year did an Egyptologist coin the term "Fertile Crescent"? ___(25)___
According to the article, the Fertile Crescent is often associated with which location mentioned in the Bible? ___(26)___
In which year was the Fertile crescent first populated? ___(27)___
Which important event (invention?) occurred in the region in the year 5000 BCE* ___(28)___
According to the article, one of the first animals to be domesticated was a Saluki. What type of animal is a Saluki? ___(29)___
What beverage was invented in a settlement named Godin Tepe? ____(30)____
*BCE means "before the common era"; it's used today instead of BC which means "before Christ"
assignment for 2/9 or 2/10
Jerusalem and the 3 Monotheistic Faiths
This is the makeup for Jerusalem and the # Monotheistic Faiths,
some of the answers have changed from the original assignment
research geographic information about the
country of Israel to answer questions 1-5
2 largest ethnicities Hebrew 74.4% , (1) ____________ 20.9%
3 most used languages Hebrew, Arabic , (2) ____________
3 most practiced religions (3)_____________ 74.3%, Muslim 17.8%, Christian 1.9%
3 most used languages Hebrew, Arabic , (2) ____________
3 most practiced religions (3)_____________ 74.3%, Muslim 17.8%, Christian 1.9%
Overall, development ranking (4) ______________________ out of 189 (the United States is 17th)
Life Expectancy (in years) (5) ______________________ (the United States is 78.9)
Life Expectancy (in years) (5) ______________________ (the United States is 78.9)
Christianity
based on belief in one God and the central idea that salvation can be achieved by following the teachings of Jesus; predominantly practiced in Europe, North America, and South America Christian religious services are usually held in a building called a church Islam based on the central idea that one’s life must be lived in submission to God based on messages from the Prophet Muhammad; predominantly practiced in North Africa, Southwest Asia, Pakistan and Indonesia Muslim religious services are usually held in a building called a mosque Judaism based on the central idea that there is one God and that one must live according to the sacred Hebrew texts; predominantly practiced in Europe, Israel, and North America Jewish religious services are usually held in a building called a synagogue |
Instructions for completing today's assignment
(1) click the button titled Jerusalem and read the article from History.com
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
(3) once you have filled all 30 blanks, go to Schoology and take the quiz (mastery grades are 40%)
(1) click the button titled Jerusalem and read the article from History.com
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
(3) once you have filled all 30 blanks, go to Schoology and take the quiz (mastery grades are 40%)
from https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/history-of-jerusalem
Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day ___(6)___ and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world. Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions: ___(7)___, Islam and Christianity, and both Israel and ___(8)___ have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city. Because of these strong, age-old associations, bloody conflicts to control the city and sites within it have been waged for thousands of years.
The Temple Mount
The Temple Mount is a compound located on a hill in Jerusalem that’s comprised of about 35 acres of land.
It contains religious structures such as the Western Wall, the ___(9)___ and al-Aqsa Mosque.
This ancient landmark is the holiest place in Judaism. References to the area date back to ___(10)____
near-sacrifice of his son Isaac in Jewish scripture. The site is also the location of the first and second Temples and the
spot where many Jewish prophets taught. The Temple Mount is thought to be the third holiest site in Islam
(after ___(11)___ and Medina in Saudi Arabia) and where Muslims believe the ___(12)___ ascended to heaven.
Christians also believe the site is significant to their faith. It’s a place that prophets mentioned in the Old Testament
of the Bible, and was visited by Jesus according to the ___(13)___. Because it has religious and historical implications,
occupation of the Temple Mount has been the cause of bitter conflict for centuries, especially between Jews and Muslims living nearby.
Dome of the Rock
In ___(14)___., the Dome of the Rock, a gold-domed Islamic ___(15)___, was built on the site of the destroyed Jewish
Temples in Jerusalem. The Dome, located on the Temple Mount, was built by Caliph Abd al-Malik. It’s the oldest
surviving Islamic building and was constructed at the very site where Muslims believe ___(16)___ ascended to
heaven. During the Crusades, the Christians turned the landmark into a church. In 1187, Muslims recaptured the Dome of the Rock
and re-designated it as a shrine. A silver-domed mosque, called al-Aqsa, sits adjacent to the Dome of the Rock on the
Temple Mount. Both structures are considered holy to Muslims.
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
The Western Wall is a section of ancient remnant wall from the second ___(17)___. It’s located on the western side
of the Temple Mount and is sometimes referred to as the “___(18)___” because many Jews pray and weep at the
site of the destroyed Temple. Each year, millions of Jews from around the world visit the wall. Because Muslims control the
Temple Mount (the true site of the ancient Temples), the Western Wall is considered the holiest place where Jews can pray.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built in ___(19)___., is the site where many Christians believe Jesus
was crucified and where his resurrection occurred. It’s located in the Christian quarter of Jerusalem.
Thousands of Christian ___(20)___ from around the world travel to this church each year. Many regard it as
the holiest Christian site in the world.
Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day ___(6)___ and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world. Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions: ___(7)___, Islam and Christianity, and both Israel and ___(8)___ have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city. Because of these strong, age-old associations, bloody conflicts to control the city and sites within it have been waged for thousands of years.
The Temple Mount
The Temple Mount is a compound located on a hill in Jerusalem that’s comprised of about 35 acres of land.
It contains religious structures such as the Western Wall, the ___(9)___ and al-Aqsa Mosque.
This ancient landmark is the holiest place in Judaism. References to the area date back to ___(10)____
near-sacrifice of his son Isaac in Jewish scripture. The site is also the location of the first and second Temples and the
spot where many Jewish prophets taught. The Temple Mount is thought to be the third holiest site in Islam
(after ___(11)___ and Medina in Saudi Arabia) and where Muslims believe the ___(12)___ ascended to heaven.
Christians also believe the site is significant to their faith. It’s a place that prophets mentioned in the Old Testament
of the Bible, and was visited by Jesus according to the ___(13)___. Because it has religious and historical implications,
occupation of the Temple Mount has been the cause of bitter conflict for centuries, especially between Jews and Muslims living nearby.
Dome of the Rock
In ___(14)___., the Dome of the Rock, a gold-domed Islamic ___(15)___, was built on the site of the destroyed Jewish
Temples in Jerusalem. The Dome, located on the Temple Mount, was built by Caliph Abd al-Malik. It’s the oldest
surviving Islamic building and was constructed at the very site where Muslims believe ___(16)___ ascended to
heaven. During the Crusades, the Christians turned the landmark into a church. In 1187, Muslims recaptured the Dome of the Rock
and re-designated it as a shrine. A silver-domed mosque, called al-Aqsa, sits adjacent to the Dome of the Rock on the
Temple Mount. Both structures are considered holy to Muslims.
Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
The Western Wall is a section of ancient remnant wall from the second ___(17)___. It’s located on the western side
of the Temple Mount and is sometimes referred to as the “___(18)___” because many Jews pray and weep at the
site of the destroyed Temple. Each year, millions of Jews from around the world visit the wall. Because Muslims control the
Temple Mount (the true site of the ancient Temples), the Western Wall is considered the holiest place where Jews can pray.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built in ___(19)___., is the site where many Christians believe Jesus
was crucified and where his resurrection occurred. It’s located in the Christian quarter of Jerusalem.
Thousands of Christian ___(20)___ from around the world travel to this church each year. Many regard it as
the holiest Christian site in the world.
(1) click the button titled 5 pillars of Islam and read the article from the Metropolitan museum of Art
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the ___(21)___" is central to Islam.
Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca ___(22)__ times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. ___(23)___ (zakat). In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need. Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of ___(24)___, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink. Pilgrimage (__25)__). Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. |
Pilgrims circle the Kaaba 7 Times
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2/10 Parent-Teacher Conference Day
5 opportunities to raise grades
the following makeup assignments will stay open until 6:00 PM
(1) European Russia makeup (2) Siberia makeup (3) Caucasus Region makeup (4) Aral Sea makeup (5) Central Asia makeup also, you should complete the Jerusalem assignment before the next class meeting |
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assignment for 2/11 or 2/12
Regional conflicts: (1) Sunni vs. Shia (2) Israel and Palestine
This is the makeup for Regional Conflicts
Some of the answers have changed from the original assignment
Regional conflicts: (1) Sunni vs. Shia (2) Israel and Palestine
This is the makeup for Regional Conflicts
Some of the answers have changed from the original assignment
Instructions for completing today's assignment
(1) click the button titled Sunni/Shia and read the article from the Islamic Circle of North America
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
(1) click the button titled Sunni/Shia and read the article from the Islamic Circle of North America
(2) on a piece of paper fill in the blanks in the paragraphs below
from https://www.whyislam.org/muslims/sunnishia/
Sunnis make up the larger population of Muslims*. Approximately 87-90% of Muslims are Sunni while the remaining 10-13% are ___(1)___.
Both Sunni and Shia Muslims live throughout the world. However, Sunnis are heavily populated in countries like ___(2)___, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia. Shia Muslims make up a majority or significant population of countries like ___(3)___, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria.
These differences stem from the extreme claims on both sides. Once this political difference took place, both Sunnis and Shias developed slight differences on larger theological issues. However, Sunni and Shia Muslims believe in the same ___(4)___. They agree on the major elements of faith such as the belief in God, angels, Prophets, books, and the hereafter. Both groups share the main practices of Islam such as praying ___(5)___ times a day, fasting the month of Ramadan, performing ___(6)___, and paying charity.
Islam is based on the ___(7)___ and teachings of the Prophet Mohammad peace be upon him. The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him were preserved and reported by his Companions. Differences between the two groups stem from which sayings of the Prophet Muhammad they accept.
The difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims began as a political question in Islam’s early history. After the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him died his Companions needed to decide who became the leader of the Muslim community.**
Shia Muslims. . . maintain that the Prophet peace be upon him did explicitly designate*** his cousin and son in law ___(8)___ to be the ruler after his passing.
Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s closest Companion, was most fit to lead the Muslim community. Shia Muslims believe that the leader should have been Ali. Ali himself was not dissatisfied with the decision for Abu Bakr to be the ruler, but some remained dissatisfied. Abu Bakr was the first ___(9)___, Ali eventually became the fourth. The theological differences between the two groups came from this political difference. If Ali was explicitly designated by the Prophet peace be upon him, that would imply that Abu Bakr unjustly usurped the right of the caliph.
* Muslim usually refers to people, while Islam refers to the religion
** the leader of the Islamic world is called, "the caliph"
*** "explicitly designate" means to chose something, or someone, specific
Sunnis make up the larger population of Muslims*. Approximately 87-90% of Muslims are Sunni while the remaining 10-13% are ___(1)___.
Both Sunni and Shia Muslims live throughout the world. However, Sunnis are heavily populated in countries like ___(2)___, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia. Shia Muslims make up a majority or significant population of countries like ___(3)___, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria.
These differences stem from the extreme claims on both sides. Once this political difference took place, both Sunnis and Shias developed slight differences on larger theological issues. However, Sunni and Shia Muslims believe in the same ___(4)___. They agree on the major elements of faith such as the belief in God, angels, Prophets, books, and the hereafter. Both groups share the main practices of Islam such as praying ___(5)___ times a day, fasting the month of Ramadan, performing ___(6)___, and paying charity.
Islam is based on the ___(7)___ and teachings of the Prophet Mohammad peace be upon him. The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him were preserved and reported by his Companions. Differences between the two groups stem from which sayings of the Prophet Muhammad they accept.
The difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims began as a political question in Islam’s early history. After the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him died his Companions needed to decide who became the leader of the Muslim community.**
Shia Muslims. . . maintain that the Prophet peace be upon him did explicitly designate*** his cousin and son in law ___(8)___ to be the ruler after his passing.
Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s closest Companion, was most fit to lead the Muslim community. Shia Muslims believe that the leader should have been Ali. Ali himself was not dissatisfied with the decision for Abu Bakr to be the ruler, but some remained dissatisfied. Abu Bakr was the first ___(9)___, Ali eventually became the fourth. The theological differences between the two groups came from this political difference. If Ali was explicitly designated by the Prophet peace be upon him, that would imply that Abu Bakr unjustly usurped the right of the caliph.
* Muslim usually refers to people, while Islam refers to the religion
** the leader of the Islamic world is called, "the caliph"
*** "explicitly designate" means to chose something, or someone, specific
use the chart and map above to answer these questions
What is sharia? ___(10)___
Which country's Shia Muslim population represents 63% per cent of the population? ___(11)___
Saudi Arabia's Sunni Muslim population is 95% of the population, while Jordan is 92%. In which country do 90% of the
population practice Sunni Islam? ___(12)___
Which country's Shia Muslim population represents 63% per cent of the population? ___(11)___
Saudi Arabia's Sunni Muslim population is 95% of the population, while Jordan is 92%. In which country do 90% of the
population practice Sunni Islam? ___(12)___
read the paragraph about Ramadan, then answer the questions that follow
Ramadan
from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. They are also supposed to avoid impure thoughts and bad behavior. Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays. Ramadan always falls on the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar. . .
from https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. They are also supposed to avoid impure thoughts and bad behavior. Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays. Ramadan always falls on the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar. . .
What event in Islamic History does the month of Ramadan celebrate? ___(13)___
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims who are able to fast. When do they fast? ___(14)___
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims who are able to fast. When do they fast? ___(14)___
Instructions for completing today's assignment
(1) read the BBC News article titled, "Eurovision 2019: The Israeli-Palestinian situation explained"
(2) fill in the blanks below with the correct words or phrases
Britain took control of the area known as Palestine after the ruler of that part of the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire, was defeated in WW1.
The land was inhabited by a ___(15)___ minority and Arab majority.
Tensions between the two peoples grew when the international community gave Britain the task of establishing a "national home" in
Palestine for Jewish people. For Jews, it was their ancestral home, but ___(16)___ also claimed the land and opposed the move.
Between the 1920s and 40s, the number of Jews arriving there grew, with many fleeing from persecution in Europe and seeking a homeland after the
Holocaust of WWII. In 1947, the UN voted for Palestine to be split into separate Jewish and Arab states, with ___(17)___ becoming an international city.
That plan was accepted by Jewish leaders but rejected by the Arab side and never implemented.
In 1948, unable to solve the problem, British rulers left and Jewish leaders declared the creation of the state of ___(18)___.
Many Palestinians objected and a war followed. Troops from neighboring Arab countries invaded.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled or were forced out of their homes in what they call Al Nakba, or ___(19)___
By the time the fighting ended in a ceasefire the following year, Israel controlled most of the territory.
Jordan occupied land which became known as the ___(20)___, and Egypt occupied Gaza.
Most Palestinian refugees and their descendants live in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighboring Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
Neither they nor their descendants have been allowed by Israel to return to their homes - Israel says this would overwhelm the country and
threaten its existence as a Jewish state.
Israel still occupies the West Bank, and although it pulled out of Gaza the UN still regards that piece of land as part of occupied territory.
Israel claims the whole of Jerusalem as its capital, while the Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Only the US
recognizes Israel's claim to the whole of the city.
Tensions are often high between Israel and Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Gaza is ruled by a Palestinian militant group called ___(21)___, which has fought Israel many times. Israel and Egypt tightly control Gaza's
borders to stop weapons getting to Hamas. Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank say they're suffering because of Israeli actions and restrictions. Israel
say it is only acting to protect itself from Palestinian violence.
(1) read the BBC News article titled, "Eurovision 2019: The Israeli-Palestinian situation explained"
(2) fill in the blanks below with the correct words or phrases
Britain took control of the area known as Palestine after the ruler of that part of the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire, was defeated in WW1.
The land was inhabited by a ___(15)___ minority and Arab majority.
Tensions between the two peoples grew when the international community gave Britain the task of establishing a "national home" in
Palestine for Jewish people. For Jews, it was their ancestral home, but ___(16)___ also claimed the land and opposed the move.
Between the 1920s and 40s, the number of Jews arriving there grew, with many fleeing from persecution in Europe and seeking a homeland after the
Holocaust of WWII. In 1947, the UN voted for Palestine to be split into separate Jewish and Arab states, with ___(17)___ becoming an international city.
That plan was accepted by Jewish leaders but rejected by the Arab side and never implemented.
In 1948, unable to solve the problem, British rulers left and Jewish leaders declared the creation of the state of ___(18)___.
Many Palestinians objected and a war followed. Troops from neighboring Arab countries invaded.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled or were forced out of their homes in what they call Al Nakba, or ___(19)___
By the time the fighting ended in a ceasefire the following year, Israel controlled most of the territory.
Jordan occupied land which became known as the ___(20)___, and Egypt occupied Gaza.
Most Palestinian refugees and their descendants live in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighboring Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
Neither they nor their descendants have been allowed by Israel to return to their homes - Israel says this would overwhelm the country and
threaten its existence as a Jewish state.
Israel still occupies the West Bank, and although it pulled out of Gaza the UN still regards that piece of land as part of occupied territory.
Israel claims the whole of Jerusalem as its capital, while the Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Only the US
recognizes Israel's claim to the whole of the city.
Tensions are often high between Israel and Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Gaza is ruled by a Palestinian militant group called ___(21)___, which has fought Israel many times. Israel and Egypt tightly control Gaza's
borders to stop weapons getting to Hamas. Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank say they're suffering because of Israeli actions and restrictions. Israel
say it is only acting to protect itself from Palestinian violence.
Monday 15th of February is the President's Day Holiday
Tuesday 2/16 & Thursday 2/18 are A Days
Wednesday 2/17 & Friday 2/19 are B Days
Tuesday 2/16 & Thursday 2/18 are A Days
Wednesday 2/17 & Friday 2/19 are B Days
assignment for 2/16 or 2/17
Cities of the Middle East
(1) click the button for your class and see which city you will research
(2) after you have finished; email the page to [email protected]
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assignment for 2/18 or 2/19
The Arabian Peninsula
This is the makeup for The Arabian Peninsula
Some of the answers have changed from the original assignment
Reading the maps
use the physical map
A peninsula is a landmass surrounded by water on three sides. How many different bodies of water
surround the Arabian peninsula?___(1)___
What type of landform keeps potential rainfall from the Red Sea from reaching the Arabian Desert? ___(2)___
What type of narrow waterway lies between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf? ___(3)___
use the political map
In which country is the holy city of Mecca located? ___(4)___
In which body of water is the tiny country of Bahrain located? ___(5)___
The Arabian Peninsula is made up of seven countries--Iraq and Iran are not considered to be on the peninsula.
The seven countries are: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and ___(6)___
use the precipitation map
Most of the Arabian Peninsula has either hyperarid or ___(7)___ annual rainfall amount
The largest concentration of dry, 300 to 600 mm of rainfall, conditions is located in the country of ___(8)__
According to the map, which country-that's not on the Arabian Peninsula
suffers from Ultra-hyperarid conditions? ___(9)___
use the physical map
A peninsula is a landmass surrounded by water on three sides. How many different bodies of water
surround the Arabian peninsula?___(1)___
What type of landform keeps potential rainfall from the Red Sea from reaching the Arabian Desert? ___(2)___
What type of narrow waterway lies between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf? ___(3)___
use the political map
In which country is the holy city of Mecca located? ___(4)___
In which body of water is the tiny country of Bahrain located? ___(5)___
The Arabian Peninsula is made up of seven countries--Iraq and Iran are not considered to be on the peninsula.
The seven countries are: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and ___(6)___
use the precipitation map
Most of the Arabian Peninsula has either hyperarid or ___(7)___ annual rainfall amount
The largest concentration of dry, 300 to 600 mm of rainfall, conditions is located in the country of ___(8)__
According to the map, which country-that's not on the Arabian Peninsula
suffers from Ultra-hyperarid conditions? ___(9)___
What city is the capital of Saudi Arabia?___(10)___
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click the button titled, Saudi Arabia above
collect geographic information from the CIA World Factbook and fill in the blanks below natural resources petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper economic outlook (Very Good!) Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy. . . It has ___(11)___% of the world's proven oil reserves Exports 221.1 Billion minus Imports $119.3 Billion = Trade balance +101.8 Billion (Very Good!) Religion Muslim 85-90% Sunni; 10-15% ___(12)___ |
natural resources
petroleum, ___(13)___, rock salt. . . fertile soil in the west
economic outlook (Very, Very Bad!)
a low-income country struggling to stabilize its economy in the face of armed conflict, a severe
humanitarian crisis, declining ___(14)___, and food scarcity; will require significant
international assistance
Exports $384.5 Million minus Imports $4.07 Billion
= Trade balance -3.69 Billion (very, very, bad!)
Religion
Muslim
65% Sunni; 35% Shia
petroleum, ___(13)___, rock salt. . . fertile soil in the west
economic outlook (Very, Very Bad!)
a low-income country struggling to stabilize its economy in the face of armed conflict, a severe
humanitarian crisis, declining ___(14)___, and food scarcity; will require significant
international assistance
Exports $384.5 Million minus Imports $4.07 Billion
= Trade balance -3.69 Billion (very, very, bad!)
Religion
Muslim
65% Sunni; 35% Shia
Which port city is in the area of control of
the Houthi rebels? ___(15)___ |
Yemen’s civil war began in 2014 when Houthi insurgents—Shiite rebels with links to Iran and a history of rising up against the Sunni government—took control of Yemen’s capital and largest city, Sana’a, demanding lower fuel prices and a new government. Following failed negotiations, the rebels seized the presidential palace in January 2015, leading President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi and his government to resign. Beginning in March 2015, a coalition of Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia launched a campaign of economic isolation and air strikes against the Houthi insurgents, with U.S. logistical and intelligence support.
Which country is supporting the Houthi rebels
against Saudi Arabia? ___(16)___ Which religion do most Houthis practice? ___(17)___ |
natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas economic outlook (very good-for now. . .) an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus; ___(18)___ is a significant long-term challenge Exports $308.5 Billion minus Imports $229.2 Billion = Trade balance +79.3 Billion (very good!) Religion Muslim 76%, Christian 9%, Buddhist/Hindu 15% |
natural resources
petroleum, ___(19)___, asbestos, some marble economic outlook (okay if oil prices increase) heavily dependent on oil and gas resources, which can generate between and 68% and 85% of government revenue, depending on fluctuations in commodity prices Exports Oman sells 43.7% of its exports to the country of ___(20)___ Religion Muslim 85.9%, ___(21)___ 6.5%, Hindu 5.5% |
natural resources
petroleum, fish, ___(22)___, natural gas economic outlook (very good) has a geographically small, but wealthy, relatively open economy with crude oil reserves of about 102 billion barrels – more than 6% of the world’s reserves Exports $55.17 Billion minus Imports $29.53 Billion = Trade balance +25.64 Billion (very good!) Religion Muslim 74.6%, ___(23)___ 18.2% |
Which Middle Eastern country invaded Kuwait in 1990? ___(24)___ In January of 1991, the final military plan to liberate Kuwait became known. What was the military operation called?___(25)___. |