1. CHAPTER 23 SECTION 4 Arabian Peninsula

2. I can explain how the discovery of oil changed the Arabian Peninsula. I can describe how Saudi Arabia has tried to balance modern day changes and economic growth with traditions.

8. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi, UAE

16. OIL What is OPEC and how has oil changed the Middle East?

17. OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries  Meet regularly to decide how much oil to produce and at what price to sell it.  As world demand for oil increases so does OPEC’s power.

18. Oil Changes Things Largest sand desert – Empty Quarter Least amount of water – not one body of fresh water People lived in small villages along coast or on oases  Grew wheat, vegetables, and herded animals Modernization Desalination – process of taking salt out of water Today most people live in the capitals of the countries located there Reinvesting in the Nation  Foreign Workers

19. Desalination of Water

20. Saudi Arabia Developing the Economy  Infrastructure Islam and Modernization  Family is the focal point  Women’s role in society  Guardian’s of Mecca and Medina