1. What mountain range runs along the southern coast of Turkey? 2. Which mountain range stretches through Afghanistan? 3. What is the highest point in Turkey? 4. What city sits approximately 40 degrees North and 32 degrees East? 5. Between what two countries is there a disputed boundary? Please place planner on corner of your table; Copy 5 questions, use map on page 337 to answer.

 Identify where most of Turkey’s people live  Describe how Syria’s people support themselves  Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed  Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Turkey acts as a land bridge between and (T). 3 important waterways separate Europe and Asia … (T), Sea of Marmara and Dardanelles

The center of Turkey is Anatolia. To the North, lie the Mountains To the South, lie the Mountains (T)

Turkey’s varies throughout the country. Most are who raise livestock, cotton & fruits. Others grow wheat & barley

Turkey is seeking to join the Rich resources such as coal, copper & iron. Most important industries are , textiles & clothing.

Please place planner on corner of your table ; Read page 340 ; Copy the 5 statements and fill in the blanks. 1.The country of lacks water resources. 2.Jordan’s desert is home to tent-dwelling who raise livestock. 3.Most of Jordan’s people are Arab Muslims. 4.Jordan gain independence in 1946 and has a monarchy. 5.From 1952 to 1999, ruled Jordan.

Istanbul began as a Greek port called Later, name changes to Constantinople to honor Roman emperor (Turkish people not the chair part) conqueror Istanbul in the 1400’s

The Turks rename city of Constantinople, Ottomans then created great covering many countries. It lasted until … (T) in 20’s b/c first president; he created modern nation of Turkey

Settlement in Israel where People share property but Also own some private property (Q) Title given to Kings who rule Iran Dry riverbed Filled by rainwater From rare downpours Process used to Make seawater drinkable Nomadic Desert people Of Southwest Asia (Q) Property in Israel Where people Share property & produce goods (Q) To move from One place to another Place (Q) Systematic murder of 6 million Jews and 6 Million others by the Nazi’s in WWII (Q)

71.2 million live in Turkey; most in northern Almost all are ----; Turkish is official language.

----- make up about 20 percent of the Turkish population Kurds and Turks because the Kurds want their own country with other Kurds

Almost ---- % of Turkey live in cities like … Turkey’s capital is (T), it’s second biggest city

1. How do Thai Buddhists believe they can get to paradise? 2. How long was Nattawud Daoruang a Buddhist monk? 3. At what time do novice monks have to get up? 4. What do Buddhists monks do when they wake up in the morning? 5. What activities do the monks do after morning prayers? Please have planner out and on your table; please copy the questions. (10)

“You see,” he [Nattawud Daoruang] says, “Thai Buddhists believe they can get to paradise by holding on to a monk’s robe. So I became a monk for a month to help my mother get to paradise. The novice monks had to get up at 5:00 am and meditate. After that, we had free time to read comics and play games on the monks’ Play Station. In the afternoons, we walked around the village with the monks to get food and drink.”

 Identify where most of Turkey’s people live  Describe how Syria’s people support themselves  Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed  Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer

71.2 million live in Turkey; most in northern Almost all are ----; Turkish is official language.

----- make up about 20 percent of the Turkish population Kurds and Turks because the Kurds want their own country with other Kurds

Almost ---- % of Turkey live in cities like … Turkey’s capital is (T), it’s second biggest city

Nearly 9 million people live in Istanbul. It rests on two continents. The only city in the world to do that (T)

Please have planners on your table; Please copy down the questions (10).

 Identify where most of Turkey’s people live  Describe how Syria’s people support themselves  Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed  Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer GR 12-1 Outline – Lebanon Ch 19 test

I.Size a. About the size of New Jersey b. Very small II.Trees a. Most densely wooded of all SWA countries b. Pine trees thrive on the mountains of Lebanon III.People Work a. 60 % work in banking & manufacturing b. Farmers grow ______, ________, _________, grains, and grapes

IV.People Live a. 88 % of ______ people live in urban areas b. Capital & largest city is ______; “Paris of …” IV.Civil War a. 70 % are ______, rest are Christian b. Broke out in ____ nearly destroying economy V.Language a. _______ is the official language b. ________ is also spoken b/c L was once a French colony.

Please place planner on table ; Read pages ; Copy the 5 statements and fill in the blanks. 1.South of Turkey, _________ has been a center of trade for centuries. 2.The main economic activity in Syria is farming with farmers growing _____, _____ and ________. 3.The city of ________ is one of the oldest continuously inhabitant cities in the world. 4.Syria became independent in 1946 and has one political party that controls the government. 5.In many Syrian cities, you can see spectacular ________ and palaces.

 Identify where most of Turkey’s people live  Describe how Syria’s people support themselves  Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed  Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer Video – Israel Complete outline on Lebanon NY Times Crossword

IV.People Live a. 88 % of ______ people live in urban areas b. Capital & largest city is ______; “Paris of …” IV.Civil War a. 70 % are ______, rest are Christian b. Broke out in ____ nearly destroying economy V.Language a. _______ is the official language b. ________ is also spoken b/c L was once a French colony.

1.Where is the Gaza Strip located? 2.What city is located within the West Bank? 3.What four countries border Israel? 4.What island is located just off the coast of Turkey? 5.What is the capital of Jordan? Applying Map skills, page 345. Write questions and use the map to answer the following questions…

 Describe the land & climate of Israel & the Palestinian territories  Explain how Israel has developed a strong economy  Discuss how the past has affected the people of Israel & the Palestinian territories

Bell ringer Land and climate of Israel Video – Israel Eight Questions you should know - Ch 12-1 quiz

Mountains of ______ rise in north of Israel _______ Heights lie to east of mountains ________ runs between Israel and Jordan (Q) _______ Desert covers almost half of Israel (T) ________ River flows into the Dead Sea

In Jordan, small amounts of Irrigated farmland lie where? Almost 100 % Turks are what Religion? What is Turkey’s largest City? What plateau Is in the Center of Turkey? What is Syria’s main Export? What separates European & Asian Turkey? What is The capital City of Lebanon? Whose Economy was Almost destroyed By civil war? Pages