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An Ancient and Modern Crossroads

The Middle East. An Ancient and Modern Crossroads. The Middle East. “Middle East” is a term invented by Europeans to describe the geographical region that lies between Europe and distant parts of Asia (what they called the far east).

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An Ancient and Modern Crossroads

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  1. The Middle East An Ancient and Modern Crossroads

  2. The Middle East • “Middle East” is a term invented by Europeans to describe the geographical region that lies between Europe and distant parts of Asia (what they called the far east). • The “Middle East” is on the continent of Asia but many parts of North Africa have strong cultural and geographic ties with the Middle East. • Consists of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen • Palestinian Territories are not a recognized country.

  3. The Frog & the Scorpion

  4. The Middle East Captures the Middle East perfectly. Events in the Middle East are often unpredictable and illogical (just like the story). The history of this region has contributed to the behaviors it exhibits today and might help explain what the future may hold. The Middle East is on our daily news, political debates, and a major concern for governments throughout the world.

  5. Why Should We Care?Why Is It Important? • It was the Cradle of Civilization • First urban civilizations appeared along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers • It is the birthplace of three major religions. • Judaism • Christianity • Islam • Terrorism • Copious political and religious organizations that tend to be radical in nature have evolved in this region. • Oil • World’s largest oil reserves: the US, along with other countries of the world, have relied heavily on the Middle East for oil.

  6. Middle East: Geography

  7. Middle East: Geography • The physical geography of the Middle East is varied. • Peninsulas • Plateaus • Deserts • Mountains • Rivers • Seas • Straits

  8. Middle East: Geography • Arabian Peninsula is made up of the Arabian Desert • “Empty Quarter” is the largest sand desert in the world and is found in the southern area. • Water is very hard to find and is very valuable. • The little water in the desert is found at oases. • Oasis – a place in a desert where water is available near the surface.

  9. WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? Let’s Read About IT!

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