A group traveling together. Example: a group traveling across the desert on camels.
Caravan
100
Which nations border Egypt??
Sudan, Israel
100
Which culture traits do the nations of SWANA share? Which would they not share?
Language (Arabic)
Shared history (once part of the Ottoman Empire)
Religious beliefs (mostly Muslim)
Since there is a mix of limited and unlimited governments in the region, they would NOT share common political systems.
100
Out of all the nations in SWANA which 2 have had the LONGEST record of being democratic??
Israel and Turkey
100
Jewish Holiday
A day devoted to asking for forgiveness
Yom Kippur
200
Place in the middle of the desert where water and vegetation occurs
Oasis
200
How does the geography (desert) of SWANA affect economic opportunities there??
Agriculture is nearly impossible which requires nations to look to other natural resources, trade, and tourism as their source of income.
200
King Hassan II of Morocco worked with Walt Disney’s Epcot center to develop an authentic Moroccan section of the theme park. Would this be an example of 2 cultures cooperating or 2 cultures blending together? Why??
Cooperation, because it is an example of 2 cultures working together, not 2 cultures becoming one new culture.
200
What are ways people can influence the political process in their society/community??
Vote,
join political parties,
run for office
Communicate with government officials (authorities) to ask for things (petition)
200
Pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims should make once in their lifetime to pray, gather as a community of followers, and honor the sites important to the Islamic faith.
The Hajj
300
A person’s point of view which is shaped by their culture, beliefs, and individual experiences.
Synonym: Perspective
Frame of reference
300
Describe the location of Iran and be able to identify its location on a blank map.
Iran is next to Iraq and borders the Persian Gulf to the East.
300
How does a command economy affect the average person’s ability to make a good living? Why?
Average, everyday people in society aren’t able to end up gaining wealth (making good money)
300
Describe the government of Saudi Arabia?
Absolute Monarchy
Doesn’t allow citizens to participate in government
Restricts the rights of women
300
Authoritarian governments ruled the region
Islam became the major religion
Economies were poorly developed
What were the results of conquests in SWANA?
400
to officially ask for
petition
400
What is SWANA’s biggest natural resource and how has this affected their economy??
Oil (Petroleum)
The oil has greatly improved these countries standard of living in many nations allowing them to have more education and consumer goods.
It is not spread around evenly so not everyone has benefited from the oil.
Oil has led to significant business investments in the region.
400
Describe what the Suez Canal does and why that is important
Links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea to allow trade to flow into Europe without going around Africa.
400
How could the increased use of technology (cell phones, internet, Facebook, etc.) affect societies in SWANA? Why??
By allowing more people to share beliefs and ideas, governments will have to begin to allow greater participation by citizens.
400
Where is the Jewish homeland? When and how did it become that way??
Israel, Jews immigrated to Israel after WWII because they had a strong historical tie to the region.
500
People in charge or who have power
Authorities
500
Why weren't the Egyptians able to expand their land and influence further into Africa??
Rapids and waterfalls along the Nile limited Egypt’s ability to spread their territory and influence further into Africa.
500
The Five Pillars of Islam:?
The things that Muslims must do as part of their faith.
1. Profession of Faith (belief in 1 God)
2. Praying 5 times a day
3. Giving to the poor
4. Fast during the holy month of Ramadan
5. The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) at least once in your life.
500
How did technology affect the recent revolution in Egypt??
Mobile phones were used to by protestors to communicate and record events as they were happening so that they could tell their story to the world.
500
Describe Egypt’s background including culture traits and conflict they have had.?
Muslim
Conflict with Israel over land and religion
Revolution by citizens for democratic reform