The Middle East Guide Notes - Students
Location:
This region is located where ___________, ___________, and
____________ meet. The countries in this region are aligned more
by their _______________ characteristics than by their
_____________________relationships.
Place of the Middle East
Made up of _________, ________________, and ____________,
the Middle East is a region of vast differences, yet many similarities
in their __________________ and ________________ place.
Major Waterways
Important to the region for __________________,
___________________, and _______________________.
History
As the birthplace of modern farming, the
“____________________, and the homeland for many of the
major __________________, the Middle East has deep history
that holds significance for many people around the entire world.
The earliest civilizations arose in Mesopotamia along the
____________________________Rivers. These civilizations
developed over time, bringing about many inventions and
advancements for the modern world.
Beginning around 1800 B.C. __________________religions grew
out of the Middle East, beginning with the _______________ faith
and later branching into __________________ and ___________.
All three religions still consider their ____________________ to be
in the Middle East, and religion is still very important to most
Middle Easterners today.
People
The Middle East has over _________________ in population.
Most of the population lives in ____________ areas, but there is
still a very large __________ population.
Living in this area can be very challenging. Many of the urban
areas have very high _________________ due to their control by
the ___________________, yet the rural areas suffer from a
______________________ due to the vast ____________lands.
The entire area is very productive in ______________,
______________, _______________, and _______________, yet
the _________ in the region is the primary
____________________ for many of the Middle Eastern
countries.
Human-Environment Interaction in
the Middle East
The Middle East is an area known throughout the world for its rich
______________________. How they utilize this resource is
important for their current and future success as a region.
Positive (+)or Negative (-)?
Oil in the Middle East
Oil reserves in the background of the desert in Saudi Arabia.
Despite the wealth gained from the rich resource, it also has
displaced animals from their habitats.
Positive (+) or Negative (-)?
Oil in the Middle East
Oil spills in the region are more common as the industries push to
expand their oil shipment and production to countries around the
world.
Positive (+) or Negative (-)?
Urban Growth
Cities like Dubai, UAE have popped up in recent years due to the
increase in jobs and the movement of populations in search of
those new opportunities.
Positive (+) or Negative (-)?
New Energy Sources
Some more wealthy countries have started to look to the future for
cleaner, more efficient forms of energy.
Positive (+) or Negative (-)?
Commercial Herding & Farming
Throughout the rural areas of the Middle East, farmers use
intelligent strategies to bring in water supplies for commercial
herding and farming. Some nomadic herders still travel the land to
supply food for their animals.
Movement in the Middle East
___________________, _________________, and _____________
are constantly moving around the Middle East. With continued
growth and development, the region continues to see
____________ for its ______________ and _______________.
The Middle East has the ___________________ opportunities seen
around the world, but some ___________________ are
_____________________ to the influx of the media age.
Region of the Middle East
Most of this region share in a number of cultural traits, including
their ________________________, ___________________ beliefs,
and _____________________. They also share in the struggles
associated with living in a region filled with ___________________
challenges.
Physical Region
The region of the Middle East has many shared physical
characteristics from the __________________ to the many
_______________________, but the most significant is the
__________________________that provide wealth from around
the world.
Human Region
While the people of the Middle East share many characteristics,
most of their human traits stem from their shared
______________________. With the shared history, traditions,
political positions, and lifestyle practices
______________________, its influence is seen everywhere.
Concerns for The Middle East
This region of the world has struggled with
_______________________ as many see it as a threat to their
______________, their ________________ practices and beliefs, or
their ____________________.
________________________________ erupt in the region on a
regular basis as different groups attempt to take or keep power.
Violent eruptions take place throughout the region due to
differences in __________________and ________________
beliefs.
__________________________ and the modernization of
__________________________bring controversy to the region as
some push for change while others want to maintain tradition.
Due to the ____________________ on women in Islamic law, many
women are now fighting for _____________________ others
around the world have had for generations.
A Final Note
While the region of the Middle East is often seen as one with rich
resources and great wealth, that is not completely true. The
wealth in the region is NOT distributed evenly, and many suffer
from a lack of ________________, _________________, and
______________________ as in other parts of the world.