1. The Middle East The Land and the people

3. Agenda Problems of the ME ActivityProblems of the ME Activity Hwk: Notes.Hwk: Notes. If Time: MapsIf Time: Maps Review MapsReview Maps Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live their.Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live their.

4. Save the Last Word Get into main GroupsGet into main Groups Person who is oldest will read 1 statement to the groupPerson who is oldest will read 1 statement to the group Each group member in clockwise order will respond-write down responsesEach group member in clockwise order will respond-write down responses Then original person says their comment on the backThen original person says their comment on the back Repeat through four statementsRepeat through four statements Then person to the left goes..Then person to the left goes.. When done go to article two!When done go to article two!

5. review How did water scarcity lead to problems in the Me?How did water scarcity lead to problems in the Me? How can oil be a problem for the future of the Me?How can oil be a problem for the future of the Me? How does the environment shape cultures in the Me?How does the environment shape cultures in the Me?

6. The Middle East The Land and the people

7. Agenda Review-8 CardsReview-8 Cards Hwk: Notes.Hwk: Notes. MapsMaps Review MapsReview Maps Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live there.Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live there.

9. review How did water scarcity lead to problems in the Me?How did water scarcity lead to problems in the Me? How can oil be a problem for the future of the Me?How can oil be a problem for the future of the Me? How does the environment shape cultures in the Me?How does the environment shape cultures in the Me?

10. The Middle East The Land and the people

11. Agenda The Crossroad NotesThe Crossroad Notes Hwk: Maps/NotesHwk: Maps/Notes MapsMaps Review MapsReview Maps Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live their.Objective: To identify key geographic features of the Middle East and explain how it affects people that live their.

12. The CrossRoads What’s in a name?What’s in a name? Europeans invented the term (early 20th century) to describe the region that lies between Europe and the Far East (China, Japan, Korea, etc.)Europeans invented the term (early 20th century) to describe the region that lies between Europe and the Far East (China, Japan, Korea, etc.) Geographically  South west AsiaGeographically  South west Asia Linguistically  Arab WorldLinguistically  Arab World Religiously  Islamic World (poor choice)Religiously  Islamic World (poor choice)

13. The CrossRoads Crossroads of the WorldCrossroads of the World Middle East stands at the connection of three continents (Africa, Europe, Asia)Middle East stands at the connection of three continents (Africa, Europe, Asia) Connected major trade routes both overland and by sea.Connected major trade routes both overland and by sea. Ideas and inventions have spread across this region (Diffusion)Ideas and inventions have spread across this region (Diffusion) Strategic LocationStrategic Location 1. vast oil reserves 2. military and economic significance 2. military and economic significance 3. vital sea routes 3. vital sea routes

14. The CrossRoads Characteristics—More than Deserts and CamelsCharacteristics—More than Deserts and Camels Very diverse but generally…..Very diverse but generally….. Dry—most areas receive less than 8 inches of rain per yearDry—most areas receive less than 8 inches of rain per year Hot—during the summer skies are clear and temps soar over 100 degrees.Hot—during the summer skies are clear and temps soar over 100 degrees. Adapt: Farmers must raise crops that require little rain and can stand hot temps. (barley, wheat)Adapt: Farmers must raise crops that require little rain and can stand hot temps. (barley, wheat) Less than 10% of the land receives enough water to make farming possible.Less than 10% of the land receives enough water to make farming possible.

15. The CrossRoads WaterWater Water is the key issue in the Middle East. It determines life!Water is the key issue in the Middle East. It determines life! Water determines where people live, how long they stay, how many can live there, caused wars, forced people to move long distances, and has caused people to prosper or perishWater determines where people live, how long they stay, how many can live there, caused wars, forced people to move long distances, and has caused people to prosper or perish Mountains ringing the region prevent rain clouds from reaching inland.Mountains ringing the region prevent rain clouds from reaching inland.

16. The CrossRoads 4 Main Physical Regions4 Main Physical Regions Northern Tier — area through Turkey and Iran mountains and plateausNorthern Tier — area through Turkey and Iran mountains and plateaus Arabian Peninsula — vast plateau in Saudi Arabia,Arabian Peninsula — vast plateau in Saudi Arabia, -small population/little water/barren desert, -huge amounts of oil -birth place of Islam (Mecca) Fertile Crescent — arc shaped region from Med. Sea along Tigris and Euphrates rivers to Persian Gulf.Fertile Crescent — arc shaped region from Med. Sea along Tigris and Euphrates rivers to Persian Gulf. -rich soil, abundant water=major population Nile River Valley — through Egypt fertile areaNile River Valley — through Egypt fertile area -natural barriers protection-deserts around it -flooding is predictable and dependable

18. review Why does the Middle East have a strategic importance?Why does the Middle East have a strategic importance? What is the key issue in the Middle East and why?What is the key issue in the Middle East and why? What are the Four Physical Regions of the Middle East?What are the Four Physical Regions of the Middle East?