Human Geography of Southwest Asia-- Religion, Politics, & Oil Chapter 22 Section 1 Pgs. 503-507

What religion is prominent? Islam- based on the teachings of its founder, the Prophet Muhammad Monotheistic- believe in only one God Mosque- place of worship All Muslims (followers of Islam) perform the 5 pillars

What are the 5 Pillars? 5 Pillars 1. Faith (Shahadah)- No God but Allah & Muhammad (the prophet) is messenger of Allah 2. Prayer (Salaah)- praying 5x’s per day towards Mecca 3. Charity (Zakaah)- giving money (alms) to the poor

5 Pillars cont.- 4. Fasting (Saum)- During month of Ramadan, cannot eat or drink anything between sunrise & sunset Except infants, the elderly, & the sick 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj)- Make pilgrimage to Mecca once during life & pray at the Kabbah

What type of governments are there? Theocratic- religious leaders control the government Many of the governments in the region are like this Rulers rely on religious law

What is OPEC? OPEC- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries- Organization established in 1960 Purpose? Members control worldwide oil prices by adjusting oil prices & production quotas Powerful force in international trade

Crude oil reserves (million barrels) Which countries have the largest reserves of crude oil? Country Crude oil reserves (million barrels) Saudi Arabia 262,697 Iraq 112,500 Iran 99,080 United Arab Emirates 97,800 Kuwait 96,500

What is the culture like? Rapid Modernization- Using camels has been replaced by automobiles & trucks Bazaars (souks) replaced by Western-style supermarkets & malls Move from rural areas to large cities Arabic Women- Most cover themselves from head to toe in a burqa (Arabic covering) Modesty & being covered is believed to be pleasing to God

Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Pillar 5 5 Pillars of Islam- Fill in the graphic organizer by identifying the English name, the Arabic name, and describing the meaning of each of the 5 Pillars. Pillar 1 Pillar 2 Pillar 3 Pillar 4 Pillar 5 English Name: Arabic Name: Description: