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World Geog. Chapt 22

Southwest Asia

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Now Muslim Women can have ______ Regular jobs
Women cover their heads because... They believe that covering up is pleasing to god
In Southwest Asia More people are______ moving to cities to live
Prayer times are _________ Dawn, Noon, Mid afternoon, Sunset & Bed time
_______is Church Day for Muslims Friday
Ramadan the Muslin Holy Month, where Muslims fast from sun up to sun down
Why do Arabs and Jews Hate each other? The have a HUGE disagreement over the control of the city of Jersalum and of the land called the occupied territories
Three major Monotheistic religions in Southwest Asia - Judiasim (jewish), Christianity, Islam (muslims)
For Jews ________, the Capital of Israel, is the center of their modern and ancient homeland Jerusalem
Modern jews come to pray at the Holiest site in Jerusalem, what is this site called? The Western Wall also called The Wailing Wall
The western wall (Wailing Wall ) is said to be the only remaining piece of what? King Solomons Temple (From the Bible)
For Christians Jerusalem is the_________ Sacred location of the final suffering and crusifixion of Jesus.
After Mecca And Medina _________ is the 3rd most Holy City to Muslims Jerusalem ( it is believed that Muhummad rose to heaven from there)
What is a Theocratic Govt.? A govt. ruled by religious leaders
The Saudian Peninsula was valuable to colonial powers (countries like britian & france) for 2 reasons 1)The Suez Canal 2)Oil
_______Is the #1 Product of the Southwest Asian Economy Oil
When they make a lot of money from the oil the spend it to work on the ________ Water Problem
Outdoor Markets called Bazarrs & Sooks are being replaced with_________ Malls & supermarkets
Camels are being replaced by_____________ Automobiles
Islam requires certain duties called the 5 Pillars, What are the 5 Pillars ? (1) Faith (2) Prayer - 5 times a Day, face Mecca & Pray (3) Charity (Give money to poor) (4) Fasting (not eating) (5) Pilgrimage - Hajj - (Trip to Mecca in their Lifetime)
Mosque - Muslim Church
The Muslim Religion can be found on 3 Continents Asia, Africa & Europe
****How did the discovery of oil affect the economic position of Southwest Asia? It changed things tremendously. Before oil was discivered, they were poor desert countries with nothing to offer. The region grew in global importance. It is their #1 Product. They have half of the oil in the world. They have POWER!
****What Limits movement in the Southwest Asian region? Deserts reduce travel and limit almost all human-environment interaction and activity
Bedouins - Nomadic Desert Dwellers that travel from Oasis to Oasis. They started Islam.
How has technoloy affected water scarcity in S.W. Asia? Several countries now use DRIP Irrigation and Desalination (removing Salt from the water)
What allows movement in the S.W. Asia region? The seas around the area
What is the most precious resource in S.W. Asia? Water
After the death of the Phrophet Muhammed muslims split into two groups. The Sunni's & Shi-ites
Refugee - Someone who has fled their homeland for a better life
Infastructure - Transportation systems, Communication systems, Power generation Plants, Water & Sanitation Plants.
Turkey's location between the Mediterranean Sea and Black sea is ideal for ________ Trade
****What Economic Challenges face countries in S.W. Asia? (1) Political Division - They can't all agree,so they fight (2) Refugees- People from other countries that come for a better life (they have to take care of them (3) Lack of Water (4) Weak Infastructure(Communication, Roads ,water & sewage, Elect. syst.
Ryan, You Get an "A"... Or We Kick your "B" , Ha Ha Do your Best!!! Love, MoM
Created by: ryan parnell 9th
 

 



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