1. Human Geography of Southwest Asia-- Religion, Politics, & Oil
Chapter 22 Section 1
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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Using camels has been replaced by automobiles & trucks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

9. 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
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