These two areas have been in a conflict over control of the land
What is West Bank & Gaza Strip
100
Provide water for: drinking, irrigation (farming), and the first civilization developed between these 2 rivers.
What is Tigris & Euphrates
100
These three religions are all monotheistic meaning they believe in one god
What is Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
100
This ethnic group is the largest in Iran and are mostly Shia Muslims
What is Persians
100
This group shares a common belief in a god or gods
What is religious group
200
trade route between Europe and Asia
What is Arabian Sea
200
Cities are built near what landforms to take advantage of the scarce water supply. Many jobs here are in factories (industry), farming, and trading.
What is rivers
200
Religions that all have roots in Abraham and started in SW Asia (Middle East)
What is Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
200
This ethnic group is the largest in the Middle East and are mostly muslim
What is Arabs
200
This group identify with one another, especially on the basis of racial, cultural, or religious grounds.
What is ethnic group
300
Provides water for irrigation and drinking and is a holy river for both Jews and Christians
What is Jordan River
300
People who lived in this landform have mostly moved to cities because water is scarce and to find jobs
What is Desert
300
This faith believes that Jesus Christ is the son of God
What is Christianity
300
This group wants their own country and are mostly Sunni Muslim, as Sunni Muslims they believe the leader of Islam should be elected
What is Kurds.
300
Despite the Middle East having over 50% of the worlds supply of this natural resource, some countries remain poor while others have gotten rich. Some countries have used the money from this natural resource to improve their countries, while others have used it to fight wars. OPEC sets the price of this natural resource.
What is Oil
400
Contains oil and is surrounded by oil producing nations
What is Persian Gulf
400
Great strategic location for trade of oil
What is Strait of Hormuz
400
This group believes that Muhammad was the final prophet of Allah and believe in the 5 Pillars
What is Islam
400
This group worships in Synagogues
What is Judaism
400
Water is extremely scarce is the middle east. These structures have caused conflict between countries who are trying to get as much water as they can.
What is dams
500
facilitates trade between Europe and Asia
What is Red Sea
500
Connects Europe to the Red Sea for easier trade with Asia
What is Suez Canal
500
This sect believes that the leader must be a direct descendant of Muhammad
What is Shia
500
This person speaks or acts on behalf of God
What is a prophet
500
This technology removes salt from water. Because it is extremely expensive, it is not utilized more.