The Most-est
Of the seven continents on Earth, it is the largest by land area and has the largest population.
Asia
Commonly called the EU, the goal of this organization is to allow the free movement of goods, people, and ideas across their continent. So enjoy Paris, Madrid, Rome, and Berlin without delay!
The European Union
Geographic regions in the United States:
The Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, the Gobi Desert, the Atlantic Coastal Plain
The Gobi Desert
I spy with my little eye...this central American country that was once home to the Aztec and Mayan empires and is the origin point for more migrants to the U.S. than any other country.
Mexico
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On average, the climate of the Middle East is ________ and __________.
Hot and dry
It is the largest country in South America, is home to a massive river and rain forest, and it has the largest Portuguese-speaking population on Earth.
Brazil
It was the grandfather, then the father, and now the son. It's the family name shared by the three men that have ruled as totalitarian dictators of this Asian country (Remember, their family name comes first in the Koreas).
The Kim family
Key Landmarks in the Middle East:
The Persian Gulf, Jerusalem and Mecca, The Nile River, The Congo Rainforest
The Congo Rainforest
I spy with my little eye...this place at SHS. It's relative location is behind the gym and the 800/900 wing, next to the bus loop, and on the other side of the school from this classroom.
The football stadium
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There is a large presence of African culture in North America, the Caribbean, and South American as a result of __________ between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Slavery
Due to it's need for manual labor, traditional gender norms, and lack of available birth control, this continent has the fastest growing population. Some countries average between 5-7 children per mother.
Africa
OPEC, the economic alliance containing Middle Eastern, Africa, and Latin America countries, controls much of the world's supply of this valuable natural resource.
Oil or Petroleum
Major religions on the continent of Africa:
Hinduism, Christianity, Tribal religions, Islam
Hinduism
I spy with my little eye....the mountain chain in the eastern United States. They are millions of years old, covered with forests, and have rounded peaks. Good luck trying to spell it right!
Appalachian Mountains
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In a communist economy, all decisions about production are made by and all property is owned by _____________.
The government
Nicknamed the Sunbelt, it is the fastest growing region of the United States. People moving here love the warm weather, lower taxes, and job opportunities.
The South
Over 80% of the people of India identify as a member of this religion, whereas the overwhelming population of neighboring Pakistan practices Islam. These religious differences cause significant problems between the two South Asian countries.
Hinduism
Boundaries of the European continent:
Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Ural Mountains, Artic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
I spy with my little eye...the country of Saudi Arabia, which was the birthplace of this religion. It started when Muhammad received the world of God in 610ad. The cities of Mecca and Medina are the holiest places in this faith.
Islam
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___________ maps provide the user with the location of boundaries, countries, cities, and other man-made places. It tells you where things are!
Reference maps
The Romans and Greeks, two of the most powerful empires in history, used this critical body of water located between Europe and Africa to spread their culture, trade, and influence.
The Mediterranean Sea
Nelson Mandela helped end Apartheid, the segregation between white and black citizens, and served as their first black president in this African country.
South Africa
Major population center in Southern Canada that are within 300 miles of the U.S.:
Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver
Edmonton
I spy with my little eye...this "colorful" body of water that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal, which allows the faster movement of goods, military resources, and raw materials.
The Red Sea
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A meeting in the German city of _________ in 1884 resulted in European leaders dividing the continent of Africa among themselves to colonize and collect their valuable resources.
Berlin