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Middle East Cultural Characteristics

There were intense feelings of nationalism among the Jewish people living in Palestine prior to 1948 that helped lead to the creation of the country Israel.

Israel became a country in 1948. This land was known as Palestine. There is still conflict over this land.

The area known as the West Bank and The Gaza Strip are where most of the Arab Palestinians live today. This is often referred to as the Occupied Territories.

The area known as the Golan Heights is a disputed area between Israel and Syria.

The Middle East is the birthplace of three major monotheistic religions. Monotheistic = belief in one God 1. Judaism 2. Islam 3. Christianity

The way of life differs greatly in urban areas as opposed to rural areas. Urban Areas Rural Areas Modernization Traditional Life

The population is made up a large percentage of people 15 years of age or younger. Therefore, the population pyramid has a wide base and is shaped like a triangle or pyramid.

Many of the people living in rural areas live nomadic lifestyles. YURTS!

ARABIC The main ethnic group in the Middle East is Arab. What is the language spoken by the Arabs? ARABIC

Non-Arab countries in the Middle East include Turkey, Iran, and Israel. Turkey – Turkish Iran – Farsi Israel - Hebrew

A political organization of over 20 Arab Nations. League of Arab States Serve the common good of all Arab countries. Ensure better conditions for all Arab countries. Guarantee the future of all Arab countries. Fulfill the hopes and expectations of all Arab countries

The art of the region reflects the diversity of religions Stained Glass Geometric Tiles Calligraphy (Christianity) (Islam) (Islam) Mosaics Prayer Rug (Islam) (Islam)

Architectural structures include: Minaret Mosque and minarets

Church

Synagogue

Kaaba – Mecca, Saudi Arabia Statues and Monuments of the region include: Kaaba – Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Hagia Sophia – Istanbul, Turkey

Bazaars(suqs or sooks) Oil Rigs

Western Wall – Jerusalem, Israel

Dome of the Rock – Jerusalem, Israel

Church of the Holy Sepulcher – Jerusalem, Israel