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Conflict in the middle east

Conflict in the middle east. February 2013 Mrs. Mirick. Reason for conflict #1. Limited resources, such as water and food. Only 3 major rivers in the area. Reason for conflict #2.

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Conflict in the middle east

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  1. Conflict in the middle east February 2013 Mrs. Mirick

  2. Reason for conflict #1 • Limited resources, such as water and food. • Only 3 major rivers in the area

  3. Reason for conflict #2 • The Middle East is in a central location. It is in the middle of Asia, Europe, and Africa. Therefore, you must go through it in order to get to other places. • This creates a lot of movement (migration) in the area, which creates conflict naturally. • Also, people want to control (or own) this area in order to control the trade routes and have power.

  4. Reason for conflict #3 • Vast amounts of oil have been discovered here in the last century and whoever controls the oil has lots of money. • This money helps pay for land and internal improvements (infrastructure) and helps to pay for wars against other countries.

  5. Reason for conflict #4 • Different religions • All 3 major monotheistic religions have started in the Middle East (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity) • These 3 religions do not get along well at times, especially the Jews and Muslims.

  6. Reason for conflict #5 • Zionism-the movement of Jews from all over the world back to the Holy Land (Israel) • In ancient times the Jews were kicked out of the Holy Land and dispersed throughout the world (called the diaspora). • Arabs moved into the area they left behind and have lived there ever since. • Right before the World Wars, Jews began a movement to reclaim land in the Middle East and create their own country. Israel was created in 1948. • Arabs who had already been living there are in conflict with the Jews because they both claim the land in Israel.

  7. Types of Religion • Monotheistic • Polytheistic

  8. Monotheistic • Believes in one god • Polytheistic • Believes in many gods

  9. Monotheistic • Believes in one god • Christianity • Judaism • Islam • Polytheistic • Believes in many gods • Hinduism • Buddhism • Ancestor Worship

  10. Monotheistic • Believes in one god • Christianity • Christians • Judaism • Jews • Islam Muslims • Polytheistic • Believes in many gods • Hinduism • Buddhism • Ancestor Worship

  11. Monotheistic • Believes in one god • Christianity • Christians • Different denominations • Judaism • Jews • Othodox & nontraditional • Islam Muslims Shi’I’ & Sunni • Polytheistic • Believes in many gods • Hinduism • Buddhism • Ancestor Worship

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