1.what mountain range runs along the southern coast of turkey? 2.which mountain range stretches...

1. What mountain range runs along the southern coast of Turkey?

2. Which mountain range stretches through Afghanistan?

3. What is the highest point in Turkey?4. What city sits approximately 40 degrees

North and 32 degrees East?5. Between what two countries is there a

disputed boundary?

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Identify where most of Turkey’s people live

Describe how Syria’s people support themselves

Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed

Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Turkey acts as a land bridge between ----- and ------ (T).

3 important waterways separate Europe and Asia … -------- (T) , Sea of Marmara and Dardanelles

The center of Turkey is Anatolia.

To the North, lie the ----- Mountains

To the South, lie the ------ Mountains (T)

Turkey’s ----- varies

throughout the country.

Most are ------ who raise livestock, cotton & fruits. Others grow

wheat & barley

Turkey is seeking to join the ------ -----. Rich

resources such as coal, copper & iron.

Most important industries are --- ------,

textiles & clothing.

Please place planner on corner of your table ; Read page 340 ; Copy the 5 statements and fill in the

blanks.1.The country of -------- lacks water resources.

2.Jordan’s desert is home to tent-dwelling ------- who raise livestock.

3.Most of Jordan’s -------- people are Arab Muslims.

4.Jordan gain independence in 1946 and has a -------- monarchy.

5.From 1952 to 1999, -------- ruled Jordan.

Istanbul began as a Greek port called

--------

Later, name changes to Constantinople to

honor Roman emperor ------

--------- (Turkish people not the

chair part) conqueror Istanbul

in the 1400’s

The Turks rename city of Constantinople

, ---------.

Ottomans then created great -----

covering many countries. It

lasted until …

------ ----- (T) in 20’s b/c first president; he

created modern nation

of Turkey

Settlement in Israel where People share property but

Also own some private property (Q)

Title given to Kings who rule

Iran

Dry riverbedFilled by rainwaterFrom rare downpours

Process used toMake seawater

drinkable

Nomadic Desert peopleOf Southwest

Asia (Q)

Property in IsraelWhere peopleShare property

& produce goods (Q)

To move from One place to another Place (Q)

Systematic murder of6 million Jews and 6 Million others by theNazi’s in WWII (Q)

71.2 million live in Turkey;

most in northern ----.

Almost all are ----; Turkish is

official language.

----- make up about 20

percent of the Turkish

population

Kurds and Turks ------ because

the Kurds want their own

country with other Kurds

Almost ---- % of Turkey live in cities like …

Turkey’s capital is ------ (T), it’s second

biggest city

1. How do Thai Buddhists believe they can get to paradise?

2. How long was Nattawud Daoruang a Buddhist monk?

3. At what time do novice monks have to get up?

4. What do Buddhists monks do when they wake up in the morning?

5. What activities do the monks do after morning prayers?

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“You see,” he [Nattawud Daoruang] says, “Thai Buddhists believe they can get to paradise by holding on to a monk’s robe. So I became a monk for a month to help my mother get to paradise. The novice monks had to get up at 5:00 am and meditate. After that, we had free time to read comics and play games on the monks’ Play Station. In the afternoons, we walked around the village with the monks to get food and drink.”

Identify where most of Turkey’s people live

Describe how Syria’s people support themselves

Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed

Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer

71.2 million live in Turkey;

most in northern ----.

Almost all are ----; Turkish is

official language.

----- make up about 20

percent of the Turkish

population

Kurds and Turks ------ because

the Kurds want their own

country with other Kurds

Almost ---- % of Turkey live in cities like …

Turkey’s capital is ------ (T), it’s second

biggest city

Nearly 9 million people live in Istanbul. It rests on two continents. The only city in the world to do that

(T)

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Please have planners on your table; Please copy down the questions (10).

Identify where most of Turkey’s people live

Describe how Syria’s people support themselves

Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed

Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer

GR 12-1

Outline – Lebanon

Ch 19 test

I. Size

a. About the size of New Jersey

b. Very small

II. Trees

a. Most densely wooded of all SWA countries

b. Pine trees thrive on the mountains of Lebanon

III.People Work

a. 60 % work in banking & manufacturing

b. Farmers grow ______, ________, _________, grains, and grapes

IV.People Live

a. 88 % of ______ people live in urban areas

b. Capital & largest city is ______; “Paris of …”

IV.Civil War

a. 70 % are ______, rest are Christian

b. Broke out in ____ nearly destroying economy

V. Language

a. _______ is the official language

b. ________ is also spoken b/c L was once a French colony.

Please place planner on table ; Read pages 338-339 ; Copy the 5 statements and fill in the blanks.

1.South of Turkey, _________ has been a center of trade for centuries.

2.The main economic activity in Syria is farming with farmers growing _____, _____ and ________.

3.The city of ________ is one of the oldest continuously inhabitant cities in the world.

4.Syria became independent in 1946 and has one political party that controls the government.

5.In many Syrian cities, you can see spectacular ________ and palaces.

Identify where most of Turkey’s people live

Describe how Syria’s people support themselves

Explain why Lebanon’s economy was almost destroyed

Discuss why Jordan is said to be a land of contrast

Bell ringer

Video – Israel

Complete outline on Lebanon

NY Times Crossword

IV.People Live

a. 88 % of ______ people live in urban areas

b. Capital & largest city is ______; “Paris of …”

IV.Civil War

a. 70 % are ______, rest are Christian

b. Broke out in ____ nearly destroying economy

V. Language

a. _______ is the official language

b. ________ is also spoken b/c L was once a French colony.

1.Where is the Gaza Strip located?

2.What city is located within the West Bank?

3.What four countries border Israel?

4.What island is located just off the coast of Turkey?

5.What is the capital of Jordan?

Applying Map skills, page 345. Write questions and use the map to answer the following questions…

Describe the land & climate of Israel & the Palestinian territories

Explain how Israel has developed a strong economy

Discuss how the past has affected the people of Israel & the Palestinian territories

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Land and climate of Israel

Video – Israel

Eight Questions you should know - Ch 12-1 quiz

Mountains of ______ rise in north of Israel

_______ Heights lie to east of mountains

________ runs between Israel and Jordan (Q)

_______ Desert covers almost half of Israel (T)

________ River flows into the Dead Sea

In Jordan, small amounts ofIrrigated farmland lie where?

Almost 100 % Turks are

whatReligion?

What is Turkey’s largestCity?

What plateauIs in the

Center of Turkey?

What is Syria’s main

Export?

What separates

European & Asian Turkey?

What isThe capital

City ofLebanon?

WhoseEconomy was

Almost destroyed By civil war?

Pages 336-340

1.What is the Law of Return?

2.What landform makes up much of Afghanistan?

3.What is OPEC?

4.Why was Beirut called the “Paris of the East”?

5.How doe the people of Iran differ from other Southwest Asia people?

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6. What bodies of water form the Turkish Straits?

7. When was the modern nation of Israel created?

8. What makes Damascus an important city?

9. Where does most of the farming in Iraq take place?

10.What is Turkey’s largest city?

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Please have planners on corner of your table; Copy questions (5) and use chart to answer.

1. Which country on the chart has the largest oil reserves?

2. Approximately how many oil reserves does Iraq have?

3. Which South American country has approximately 47 billion barrels of oil in reserve?

4. Which country on the graph has the least amount of oil reserves?

5. Which country has more oil in reserve, China or Libya?

Describe the land & climate of Israel & the Palestinian territories

Explain how Israel has developed a strong economy

Discuss how the past has affected the people of Israel & the Palestinian territories

Bell ringer

Timeline – History of Israel

GR 12-2 (HWK)

Video – Israel

8 questions you should know …

Israel

Christian

Citrus Fruits

Dead Sea

United States

Prime Minister

Returns

Red Sea

NegevGreeksMoshavRomansPresidentSahara

MediterraneanWestern

Golan HeightsJerusalem

Holocaust

UN

Jewish

Kibbutz

Eastern

Tel-Aviv Yafo

Democratic Republic

80 % of people are of ______ descent (Q) ; 20

are Palestinians (Q)

________ expelled the Jews from Israel after they twice revolted

In 1880’s, European Jews wanted to return to Israel; but _______ had taken up

residence

During _____, British took control of area & allowed Jews to return & this angers many Palestinians

WWII saw _______ (Q), millions of Jews killed

by Nazi Germany

1947 – UN votes to create Jewish state; 1948 (Q) Israel is created with __________ as

its president

Please read page 152. Copy 5 questions and answer; Planners on your table please.

1. What does the word Holocaust mean?2. What did Hitler call his plan that

targeted Jewish communities?3. What was the goal of Adolf Hitler?4. Jews from which countries were

among those killed in the Holocaust?5. In total, how many people were

murdered during the Holocaust?

“I” is immediately ________; must fight several wars in next 3 decades to survive.

Finally, “E” and “I” sign peace treaty; more follow; sticking point is control of ________&

________ (Q).

_____% live in urban area’s (T) like Jerusalem (capital), Tel Aviv and

Haifa

Law of _____ (1950) (T); allows any Jewish person anywhere in

world to move to Israel

Democratic republic with both a _____ _______ & a

President

The Israeli parliament, or ______

(Q), meets in a modern building in

Jerusalem

What two areas in Israel are a Source of conflict between

Jews and Palestinians?

What is a settle-Ment where people

Share but ownPrivate property too?

About 80 % Of Israel’s

People are whatReligion?

When did IsraelBecome

Independent?

The IsraeliParliament is

Known as What?

What is a farmSettlement

where Property is shared?

What is the Lowest placeOn Earth’s Surface?

In Israel, what is The largest

manufacturingCenter?

Pages 342-346

Copy down the riddle try to answer.

1. When I point up it's bright, but when I point down it's dark. What am I?

2. How do you make “one” disappear? 3. What regularly changes shape, yet

remains a sphere, is always there, but often not seen

4. What can be driven, but has no wheels. And can be sliced, and still remain whole?

5. What kind of coat can only be put on when wet?

Explain why the economy of Iraq has slowed

Discuss how a religious government came to power in Iran

Describe Afghanistan’s land and culture.

Bell ringer

Web Map – Iran

Review for quiz

Quiz

Slightly larger than Alaska; two

Mountain ranges----

& -----

Oil rich nation; trying To expand its

--------Beyond Just oil

Many --------

customs Are seen

as a threatTo Islam and Iran

-----, a coup overthrew

Last Shah; Became an

Islamic republic

Was once a great

Empire ruled by ------

Most are Persian;

Speak Farsi;Live in capital,

--------

Please have planner on your table; Please read pages 351-52; Copy and fill in the blank.

1.The first known rivers in the world, the _______ and the _______ are in Iraq.

2._______, the capital of Iraq, was once the center of a large Muslim empire.

3.Dictator Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron hand from 1979 to _______.

4.In the 1980’s, Iraq fought a bloody civil war with its neighbor, _____.

5.Saddam Hussein was eventually captured by a U.S.-led coalition in December _____.

Explain why the economy of Iraq has slowed

Discuss how a religious government came to power in Iran

Describe Afghanistan’s land and culture.

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Outline – Iraq

8 questions you should know for Ch 12 test

Complete Outline on Iraq

A.Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

1. Alluvial plain between two rivers where first known ______ arise

2. Farmers grow ____, ____, barley, ____ and ____

B.Major Exports

1. _____ is the major export for Iraq

2. Iraq also process foods, makes textiles, ________ and construction materials.

C. Iraqi People

1. ______ is the largest city

2. Once center of large ______ empire that made advances in arts and sciences.

Name the major desert in Southern Israel.

What nation Of Southwest Asia

has land in both Asia and Europe?

What is Turkey’s largestCity?

What is the capital City of Turkey?

What law Brought an Increase in

Israel’s Population?

Who helped Turkey become

A modern Nation?

Which mountain Range is in Southern Turkey?

What percentage of Israel’s population

Lives in urban areas?

D. Modern Iraq

1. Gained independence in _____; overthrew last king in 1958

2. Hussein rules from ____ - ______; kills own people; fights Iran; invades Kuwait; USA defeats in 1991

E. Saddam Hussein

1. Hussein stays in power; begins to amass _______

2. _____ embargo is placed on Iraq as a result of this

F. United Nations

1. ________ did not believe that “H” was cooperating with UN

2. Attacked in 2003; Hussein overthrown quickly; captured and eventually _________

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1.How many countries make up Southwest Asia?

2.What language do most people in Southwest Asia speak?

3.When did Tehran become the center of Islamic revolution?

4.Which of the famed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located in Iraq?

5.What is the current population of Istanbul (not Constantinople)?

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6. What is the current population of Istanbul (not Constantinople)?

7. Which city in Israel is the spiritual home to three of the world’s major religions?

8. What is the Western Wall in Jerusalem also known as?

9. How many countries border Saudi Arabia?

10.What city is the holiest city in the Islamic religion?

Explain why the economy of Iraq has slowed

Discuss how a religious government came to power in Iran

Describe Afghanistan’s land and culture.

Bell ringer

Outline – Iraq

8 questions you should know for Ch 12 test

Complete Outline on Iraq

Afghanistan is a

---------- country

Covered With rugged Peaks of -----

----- mountain range

Created --------

governmentSupported Terrorists;

USA attackedafter9-11

1980 ------ invade

AfghanistanLeft in 1989 in

defeat

Khyber Pass (T)

cuts through mountainsServed as a

------route

Capital is at Kabul;

----- million People live in Afghanistan

What is Israel’s largest Manufacturing city?

What pass cuts Through the Hindu Kush Mountains?

The Hindu Kush Covers Most of what

Country?

What are the two majorRivers in Iraq?

What is theLargest

Desert in Saudi Arabia?

What languageIs spoken in

Iran?

What Arab Country endured A civil war from

1975-1991?

What is the largest Country in Southwest

Asia?