mena review unit 8. dome of the rock marks the spot where muslims believe muhammad rose up to heaven
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PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization
Group formed to regain land currently under Israeli control for the Palestinian Arabs
Sahara
The desert that dominates a large part of North Africa and is the largest desert in the world
Delta● Before a river empties into a larger body of water, the river may spread into
small channels, creating a triangle shape. This feature is called what?
Five Pillars of Faith- Statement of Faith- Prayer 5 times daily- Fasting- Alms to the poor- Pilgrimage to Mecca
Nomads
People in the Middle East that move from place to place. Traditional way of life in the region.
Baghdad
City built between the Tigris and the Euphrates River in Iraq
- Area formerly known as Mesopotamia- Capital of Iraq.
Israel
- Only country in MENA not dominated by Islamic religion
- Currently occupies West Bank and Gaza Strip (inhabited by stateless nations)
Persian Gulf States
- Kuwait- Iraq- Bahrain- UAE- Oil producing Countries- Choke Points (straits and shipping
routes that can be blocked for political purposes)
Iran
- Shah deposed- Revolution in 1979- Fought against Iraq- Ayatollah Khomeini- Mostly Shi’ite- Former Persian Empire- Strait of Hormuz- Tehran - Capital
Saudi Arabia
- Red Sea- Mecca and Medina- World largest producer of oil- King Abdullah- Rub al Khali
Where is…(hyperlink to Map Game)
● Turkey● Afghanistan● Iraq● Iran● Syria● Saudi Arabia● Israel● Jordan● Nile River● Red Sea● Tigris River● Euphrates River● Egypt● Caspian Sea● Black Sea
PreAP - Where is...
● Oman● Yemen● Libya● Persian Gulf● Algeria● Straits of Hormuz● Black Sea● Lake Nassar● Taurus Mountains● Zagros Mountains
PreAP: Remember, you will be writing an essay on major religions of the world, AND an essay on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict.