Chapter 28, Section 3
Saudi Arabia: Islam and the Oil Industry
TEKS
6.5A Explain factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of
natural resources that influence the economic development and foreign policies of societies
6.19A Explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures
Main Idea (content generalization):
Oil wealth has allowed Saudi Arabia to modernize while at the same time Islamic traditions have kept many
things the same.
Hook Instructions:
With a partner, make two lists: “Things my friends and I like to do because we live in a wealthy country like
America” and “Things my grandparents probably wish my friends and I would do more.”
Debrief class toward the universals: “Wealth and progress promote rapid change” and “Culture and tradition
promote stability.”
Line Instructions (see page 527):
Use the organizer to list how oil wealth and Islamic traditions have each affected the way Saudi Arabia is today.
Finish the “because of…” sentence for each column at the bottom of the organizer.
Teacher Key:
Saudi Arabia Today
Because of Oil Wealth…
 The nation became rich
Because of Islamic Tradition…
 There are no movie theaters or
nightclubs
 Cities have modernized
 Alcohol and pork are illegal
 More roads have been built
 Shops must close during prayer
times
 Electricity and telephones are
 Women must cover themselves in
common
public
 There is a good school system
 Women may not drive cars
 Saudi students are becoming
 Women stay in a separate part of
doctors, scientists, and teachers
the house when guests visit
 Boys and girls go to different
schools
 Women are not allowed to be
photographed
Summary Sentences:
Because of Oil Wealth…
Because of Islamic Tradition…
Saudi Arabia has become a more
lots of rules and customs are the same
modern country.
as they have been for a long time.
Sinker Instructions (see page 530):
Pretend you are an older man or woman in Saudi Arabia. Write a journal entry describing what has changed in
your life and what has stayed the same since the discovery of oil in the 1930’s.