A Misunderstood Region in Turmoil The Middle East

Class Objectives Understand the unit and the assessment system used for this unit. Examine stereotypes of the Middle East Learn about the daily life of a Muslim

History Definition: History | Define History at Dictionary.com 1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. 2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient. 3. the aggregate of past events. 4. the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race. 5. a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history. Who writes this narrative? Recognize that history is different depending on who is writing or telling the story.

The World According to Americans Why Foreigners Sometimes Think that Americans View the World as Geography Cartoons Depict « Intercultural Meanderings

Middle East Statements Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the 6 statements about the Middle East attached to your Agenda.

Aladdin As you watch the clips from the Disney movie Aladdin, please write down the stereotypes that you see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yILBHm brTs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VdZewC Fyfg

Arab v Middle Eastern v Muslim Arab Country is a country whose official language is Arabic Middle Eastern Country is a country that is geographically located in the Middle East; region that is located to the east of the Red Sea, between Africa and the Far East. Muslim Country is a country whose official religion is Islam.

Arab v Middle Eastern v Muslim Countries Arab Middle Eastern Muslim Saudi Arabia/Iraq/Palestine Yes Tunisia/Morocco/ Libya No Iran No (Farsi) Israel No (Hebrew)

Source The source for the previous 2 slides is: www.humboldt.edu/~msj2/arabic/people.sht ml

9-11 Misconceptions After 9-11 there were many misconceptions in the world. In the US, they included: Saddam was directly involved in the planning of 9-11; Most of the 9-11 terrorists were from Iraq; Being Muslim meant you were a terrorist. In the Arab world, they included: 9-11 was not a terrorist attack, but a controlled demolition; 4000 Jewish workers were told to stay home that day; The Pentagon was struck by a missile, not a plane.