SS7H2a.b.
Name the modern sate that was created in 1948 influenced by the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, Zionism, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.
What is Israel
Provide 1 fact about ethnic groups, in general.
What is "Members of an ethnic group can belong to different religious groups."
The two main branches of Islam that split over the issue of who should succeed Muhammad as leader are
What is Sunni & Shia Muslims
Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox are three major branches of
What is Christianity.
How does unequal access to clean water in Southwest Asia affect relationships between countries and the daily lives of people who depend on shared water sources?
What is Unequal access to clean water often creates tension between countries that share rivers and waterways, such as the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Nations upstream, like Turkey, build dams to meet their own water needs, which limits the flow to countries downstream, like Iraq and Syria. This causes disputes and makes cooperation difficult. Within countries, limited clean water also affects farming, leading to poor irrigation, lower crop yields, and unsafe drinking water for communities. These problems can increase poverty and conflict over resources.
What documentation was created in 1917 that helped to establish the State of Israel?
What is the Balfour Declaration
How can two people belong to the same ethnic group but follow different religions?
Give an example.
What is people in the same ethnic group share language, culture, and ancestry, but not always religion.
For example, most Arabs are Muslim, but some Arabs are Christian.
What do Shia Muslims believe about the caliph after the death of Muhammad.
What is the caliph should be related or part of the bloodline succession.
Describe one major difference between an ethnic group and a religious group.
What is an ethnic group is based on shared culture and ancestry, while a religious group is based on shared beliefs and practices
How does citizen participation differ between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, and how do these differences impact the rights and influence of ordinary people in each country’s government?
What is In Israel and Turkey, citizens can vote for representatives in a parliamentary democracy, meaning they have a voice in choosing leaders and shaping laws. However, in Saudi Arabia, an autocratic monarchy, citizens have very limited political rights — the king holds most power, and there are no national elections for leadership. These differences affect people’s influence: citizens in democratic systems can help choose and remove leaders, while in autocratic systems, leaders make decisions without public input. This creates a major contrast in how much power and freedom citizens have in each country.
Explain how the aftermath of World War I led to conflict in the Middle East.
What is "European powers divided up the Middle East without regard for ethnic or religious groups, leading to regional conflict."
Why is it important to understand the difference between ethnic and religious groups when studying conflicts in the Middle East?
What is many Middle Eastern conflicts are based on ethnic and religious differences. Understanding the difference helps explain why some conflicts—like the Sunni vs. Shia division—are religious, while others—like the Kurds’ fight for independence—are ethnic.
True or false: Division over adopting communism is a cause of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
What is "False"
Name two beliefs or practices that Islam shares with Judaism and Christianity.
What is Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all believe in one God (monotheism) and share the Abrahamic tradition.
How do specialization and trade barriers together influence the economic relationships between countries in Southwest Asia, and what role does OPEC play in shaping these trade outcomes?
What is specialization allows countries in Southwest Asia to focus on producing goods they can make efficiently, such as oil in Saudi Arabia or textiles in Turkey, and then trade for what they lack. This encourages cooperation and benefits both buyers and sellers. However, trade barriers like tariffs, quotas, and embargoes can limit trade by making goods more expensive or restricting access to certain markets. OPEC plays a major role by controlling the production and price of oil, which directly impacts global trade and the economies of both oil-exporting and oil-importing nations. Together, these factors determine how freely and effectively countries in the region can trade and prosper.
Name the main 3 groups that were effected after European partitioning in the SW Asia.
Who are the Arabs, Kurds, Sunni v. Shia
Compare how an ethnic group and a religious group pass on their identity to future generations. How are they similar and different?
What is Ethnic groups pass on their identity through language, traditions, and ancestry, often from birth. Religious groups pass theirs through beliefs, practices, and faith teachings, which can be chosen or converted into. Both create a sense of belonging, but ethnicity is tied to heritage, while religion is tied to faith and worship.
What is a key objective of US military action against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War?
What is "Protecting Saudi Arabian oil fields".
How does the diversity of religion within ethnic groups like Arabs, Persians, and Kurds affect relationships and unity in the Middle East?
What is Religious diversity within ethnic groups often creates both cooperation and conflict. For example, most Arabs are Sunni Muslims, but there are also Arab Christians and Arab Shia Muslims. Persians are mostly Shia Muslims, while Kurds are mainly Sunni Muslims, with some following other beliefs. These differences can make political unity difficult because people may identify more with their religion than with their ethnicity, leading to divisions within and between countries.
How might differences in literacy rates between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey influence each country’s overall standard of living and economic growth?
What is Countries with higher literacy rates tend to have stronger economies and higher standards of living because educated citizens can get better jobs, earn more money, and contribute more to the economy.
How did historical events such as Zionism, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust work together to influence the creation of the modern State of Israel in 1948?
What is "Jewish persecution (anti-Semitism) and the Zionist movement’s call for a homeland led to international support after the Holocaust, resulting in the U.N. Partition Plan and the founding of Israel in 1948."
How might misunderstanding the difference between ethnic and religious groups lead to stereotypes or conflicts in the Middle East?
What is When people confuse ethnicity with religion, they may wrongly assume that everyone in a certain ethnic group shares the same beliefs. For example, assuming all Arabs are Muslims ignores the fact that some Arabs are Christian or Jewish. This misunderstanding can lead to unfair stereotypes and increase tension between groups. Recognizing the difference helps people respect cultural diversity and reduce conflict.
Why did the United States lead an invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001?
What is the Taliban government provided protection for al-Qaeda.
In what ways are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar, and how do their differences influence the conflicts and cooperation seen in the Middle East today?
What is Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions that began in the Middle East and share many beliefs, such as faith in one God and respect for Abraham as a patriarch. However, they differ in their holy books, views of Jesus, and places of worship. These differences sometimes cause tension, especially in areas like Jerusalem, which all three faiths consider sacred. Still, their shared values of peace and moral living can also promote cooperation and dialogue among followers.
Describe a decision made in the past that had long-term consequences.
(Student's personal example or historical example).