The student will analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century. b. Explain the historical reasons for the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the lend, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in Europe. c. Describe how land and religion are reasons for continuing conflicts in Southwest Asia (Middle East). d. Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia; include the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East). a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip. b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the nations of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
e. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
| 1983903048 | Jews and Arabs both claim to be the rightful owners of | Palestine | 0 | |
| 1983903049 | Which two countries are home to majority Shia Muslims | Iran & Iraq | 1 | |
| 1983903050 | After WWII the UN leaders decided | to divide Palestine into a Palestine state and a Jewish state | 2 | |
| 1983903052 | Ottoman Empire was eventually | Divided by France and Great Britain after WWI | 3 | |
| 1983903054 | What resource was France and Great Britain considering when land was divided | Oil | 4 | |
| 1983903055 | The Taliban and Al Qaeda have what in common | they both operate under Shari Law | 5 | |
| 1983903056 | When did Israel become a state | 1948 | 6 | |
| 1983903057 | Which war began in 1991 | Persian Gulf War | 7 | |
| 1983903058 | Who is Saddam Hussein | 5th president of Iraq | 8 | |
| 1983903060 | What three religious groups began in M.E. | Islam, Christianity, Judaism | 9 | |
| 1983903064 | West Bank Wall | Israel solution to stop Palestinian attacks | 10 | |
| 1983903065 | The majority of Israel is | Jewish | 11 | |
| 1983903070 | The Jewish holy text | Torah | 12 | |
| 1983903071 | The Muslim holy text | Qur'an | 13 | |
| 1983903072 | The ethnic group that ruled the Ottoman Empire | Turks | 14 | |
| 1983903073 | The "Five Pillars of Islam" | Statement of faith, Pray five times a day, Give to the poor, Fasting during Ramadan, Pilgrimage to Mecca | 15 | |
| 1983903074 | What surrounds Israel | Muslim nations | 16 | |
| 1983903075 | The largest ethnic group in the Middle East | Arabs | 17 | |
| 1983903078 | What is Zionism | the belief that Jews should be allowed to return to their homeland and create their own country | 18 | |
| 1983903079 | Muhammad is the founded of | Islam | 19 | |
| 1983903080 | Their goal is "the liberation of Palestine" | Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) | 20 | |
| 1983903081 | Camp David Accords was an attempt at peace by | Former President Jimmy Carter | 21 | |
| 1983903082 | Hamas | Terrorist group/political organization depending on viewpoint. | 22 | |
| 1983903084 | Prejudice against Jews | Anti-semitism | 23 | |
| 1983903085 | The Gaza Strip is controlled by | Hamas | 24 | |
| 1983903094 | After WWI what three groups were placed together in Iraq | Sunni, Shia, Kurds | 25 | |
| 1983903096 | What is the Kaaba | the Sacred point inside the Sacred Mosque | 26 |
