3ac Regions and 6 Human Movement: OBJECTIVE: Describe different types of Regions and what causes Humans to move

Region Types Regions are used to simplify study and understanding of the world. They share a common feature Two Main Types 1. Physical: Ex: Sahara Desert, Low Countries (Belgium and Netherlands), Rainforests, Taiga 2. Cultural: A similar human trait A. Language: Francophone World B. Ethnic: Chinatowns (neighborhoods), Kurdistan C. Religion: Muslim World (Middle East) D. Economic: Wheat Belt (Central US), European Union E. Political: NATO

2. Regional labels reflecting changes in perceptions Ex: Middle East, Southwest Asia, North Africa Sun Belt-Southern US from CA to FL Rust Belt-Midwest from Chicago to New York 3. Physical Environment influences Region Ex: Climate and Landforms Q: How might a mountain or a volcano influence a region? 4. Regions influence the inhabitants Ex. Architecture, Dwellings, Houses of Worship Q: If you live in the mountains how might your house and clothing be different than if you lived on flat- land?

Dwellings Thatched Roofs—Pacific

Dwellings Tiled Roofs  Mediterranean Red tiled roofs are common in countries around the Mediterranean.

Dwellings Castles  Europe Castles are common in Europe.

Statues and Monuments Taj Mahal  India The Taj Mahal is a tomb in India.

Statues and Monuments Kaaba  Saudi Arabia The Kaaba is a rectangular stone building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the holiest site in the religion of Islam.

Statues and Monuments Western Wall->Jerusalem (Israel) The Western Wall is located in Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Judaism. The wall is all that remains of an ancient Jewish Temple.

Statues and Monuments Dome of the Rock  Jerusalem (Israel) The Dome of the Rock is in Jerusalem. It is the 3 rd holiest site in Islam.

Statues and Monuments Church of the Holy Sepulchre  Jerusalem (Israel) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in Jerusalem. It is holy to Christians.

Statues and Monuments Pyramids  Egypt The Pyramids are ancient tombs for Pharaohs in Egypt.

Statues and Monuments Kremlin  Russia The Kremlin is located in Moscow, Russia.

Statues and Monuments Eiffel Tower  Paris

Statues and Monuments Virginia Capitol Building

Statues or Monuments Washington Monument  US

Statues or Monuments White House  US

Statues or Monuments Lincoln Memorial  US

Statues or Monuments Statue of Liberty  US

Religion can unite or divide 1. Religion as a unifying force Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam 2. Religion as a divisive force Hindus vs Muslims in Pakistan and India Catholics vs Protestants in Northern Ireland Jews vs. Christians vs. Muslims over Jerusalem Sunni vs. Shi’a in Middle East

SOL 6 Push and Pull Factors Regions can PULL people in: Ex: Jobs, freedom, good environment OR Push people out Ex: Overpopulation, lack of jobs+freedom, bad environment

Regions are used to simplify study and understanding of the world. TYPES 1. Physical regions Sahara Taiga Rain forest Great Plains Low Countries 2. Cultural regions A. Language --Latin America --Francophone world B. Ethnic ---Chinatowns ---Kurdistan C. Religion ---Islam ----Buddhism D. Economic ---Wheat Belts ---European Union (EU) E. Political ---North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ---African Union (AU)

3. Regional labels reflecting changes in perceptions Middle East Sun Belt-Southwest US from AZ to Texas Rust Belt-Midwest from Chicago to New York 4. Characteristics of Regions A. PHYSICAL Climate affects types of natural vegetation. Landforms affect transportation, population distribution, and the locations of cities.

B. Cultural characteristics Architectural structures Religious buildings (e.g., mosques, churches, synagogues, temples, pagodas) Dwellings EXAMPLES Taj Mahal (India) Kaaba (Mecca) Yurts in Central/SW Asia

C. Language Characteristics Arab world: Arabic Brazil: Portuguese Canada: French and English D. Ethnic heritage Characteristics led to conflict Former Yugoslavia Rwanda: Hutus and Tutsis United States, Switzerland: Multiple ethnicities united in one country without much

Religion can unite or divide 1. Religion as a unifying force Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam 2. Religion as a divisive force Conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in Pakistan and India Conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland Jews, Christians, and Muslims all claiming Jerusalem as their religious heritage site Conflicts between Sunni and Shi’a