1. PATTERNS OF CULTURE: How does culture make a region distinctive?
WG.17.A describe and compare patterns of culture SUCH AS language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive
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2. How many languages do you see in the Middle East?
How will those differences affect the customs and beliefs in any given region?
How many religions do you see in the Middle East?
How many languages do you see in the Middle East?
What is the dominant religion in the region?
What is the dominant language in the region?

3. Migration of Middle Easterners to Europe
Labor demands in Europe have Middle Easterners on the move. How will this impact the culture of Europe?

4. Let’s see what we know… Can you answer this based on what you know already, or do you need a hint?
Based on current immigration trends, which religion is most likely to increase in western Europe over the next twenty years?
F Catholic
G Protestant
H Orthodox
J Islam

5. All of these cultures, one continent
What accounts for their cultural diversity?

6. Let’s see what we know… Can you answer this based on what you know already, or do you need a hint?
How is the region of SubSaharan Africa distinct from North Africa?
F Most nations in North Africa use Bantu languages and have a mix of many religions and development levels.
Most nations in the SubSaharan region use a mix of languages, primarily practice Islam, and are economically developed.
G Most nations in North Africa use the Arabic language, practice Islam, and are economically developed.
Most nations in the SubSaharan region use many languages, practice a variety of religions, and have varied development levels.
H Most nations in North Africa use Arabic and English languages, practice Islam, and are developing economically.
Most nations in the SubSaharan region use Bantu languages and English, practice a variety of religions, and are economically developed.
J Most nations in North Africa use the Bantu language, practice Islam, and have varied development levels. Most nations in the SubSaharan region use the Arabic language, practice a variety of religions, and have varied development levels.

7. Talk to each other, and then talk to me…
WG.17.A describe and compare patterns of culture SUCH AS language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive
How does culture make a region distinctive? (Pick a region to discuss)

8. Resources