1. A Misunderstood Region in Turmoil
The Middle East

2. 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

3. 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.

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

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

6. Aladdin
As you watch the clips from the Disney movie Aladdin, please write down the stereotypes that you see.
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7. 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.

8. 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)

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10. 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.