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SW Asia Review

SW Asia Review. Kelly Traina. Euphrates River. The Euphrates River flows parallel to the Tigris River. The area between the rivers is called the Fertile C rescent or Mesopotamia. Because the river is such an important resource, it is a source of conflict between Syria and Turkey.

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SW Asia Review

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  1. SW Asia Review Kelly Traina

  2. Euphrates River The Euphrates River flows parallel to the Tigris River. The area between the rivers is called the Fertile Crescent or Mesopotamia. Because the river is such an important resource, it is a source of conflict between Syria and Turkey.

  3. Drip Irrigation – the practice of using small pipes that slowly drip water just above ground to conserve water used for crops.

  4. Dead Sea: Lowest Point on Earth 2,300’ below sea level HighestSaltContent(33%)

  5. Rub Al - Khali The largest desert in Southwest Asia, about the size of Texas. Known as the Empty Quarter because it was thought to be uninhabited.

  6. Rain Shadow Occurs when mountains block the passage of rain producing weather systems, causing a shadow of dryness behind them.

  7. Salt Flat Predominantly found in rain shadows, salt flats occur when moisture evaporates from the soil leaving only harsh chemicals behind.

  8. Straits of Hormuz Strategically important waterway connecting the Arabian sea and the Persian Gulf. It is the only way to access the oil fields in Kuwait.

  9. WaterWaterWater • Drip irrigation • Desalinization plants • Fossil water • Icebergs???

  10. Climate

  11. People Most people in the region are Muslim and they speak Arabic. Iran used to be called Persia.

  12. Stateless Nations Palestinians Kurds

  13. Religion

  14. Theocratic – religious leaders control the government • Examples – Islamic states, such as Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. • Vatican City

  15. *NOTES* FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM WHAT IS A PILLAR??? IMPORTANT BELIEFS & VALUES 1. There is no god but ALLAH who spoke through the prophet Mohammed 5. Visit Mecca at least one in your lifetime 4. Fast during the holy month of Ramadan 2. Pray five times a day 3. Give to the poor (HAJJ) MUSLIMS DO NOT GAMBLE, DRINK ALCOHOL OR EAT PORK

  16. DOME OF THE ROCK- holy mosque / site in Jerusalem where Muslim’s believe Mohammed ascended into heaven from.

  17. Shiite Destiny • Shiites make up the majority of Muslims in Iraq; whereas Sunnis make up the majority of Muslims worldwide. • Sunnis consider themselves more enlightened and look down upon the Shiites because they are more conservative.

  18. Palestinian State Lost? Problems with a united Palestinian state • The Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas • The West Bank is controlled by Fatah • Gaza and the West Bank are separated by the country of Israel • The U.S. and E.U. support Fatah because they are more moderate, but that only irritates Palestinians. • Hamas is considered by many in the world to be a terrorist organization.

  19. Zionism – a Jewish movement to reclaim the holy land and create the state of Israel. This caused the issues with the Palestinian people.

  20. OPEC Countries

  21. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) • Helps member countries control worldwide oil prices by adjusting prices and production quotas. • Helps protect member countries interests • Very powerful organization

  22. Oil • Strategic Commodity – a resource that is so important that nations will go to war to ensure it steady supply • Saudi Arabia has used its oil profits to improve the infrastructure.

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