Central And Southwest Asia Webquest

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each step and complete the questions… Go to phschool.com Go to Course Content Place the Web Code: mjk-0022 and press Go Click on WORLD GEOGRAPHY HOME PAGE Click on Chapter 21: Regional Atlas: Introduction to Central & Southwest Asia Read the Summary o Why do you think the region is plagued by conflict? Click on Go Online Activities Click on economic activities and resources Click on Geography Click on World Geography Click on Atlas on the top bar Click on the region called Middle East Click on Middle East Profile and read the content to answer the following questions: o What countries define the region? Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Israel Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Djibouti, Qatar, Kuwait, The West Bank of Gaza, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Libya, and Cyprus define the region of the Middle East. Click on Arab-Israeli Wars… o Why are their tensions between Israel and the Arabs? The political, strategic, and economic interests in the area of Israel and the Arab countries surrounding it have all contributed to the Arab-Israeli Conflicts. Click on Iran-Iraq War … o What country was the largest supplier of weapons in Iraq during this conflict? The Soviet Union was Iraq’s largest weapons supplier. Click on Persian Gulf Wars… o What was the name of the Iraqi president? Saddam Hussein. o What was he accused of that led to war? Violating the Treaty between Iraq and Iran. o When was the Iraqi president captured and convicted of during this war? Saddam Hussein was captured in December 2003 and tried and convicted in an Iraqi Court of Crimes Against

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator

ITU: SIMCHA (Hebrew) JOY WebQuest: Central and Southwest Asia

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Humanity. He was executed in 2006. Click on Atlas Click on the Middle East region to answer the following questions… o What is the name of the sea that is between Egypt and Saudi Arabia? The Red Sea o What is the name of the sea north of Turkey? The Black Sea o What is the name of the sea north of Iran? The Caspian Sea o What is the name of the sea west of Israel? The Mediterranean Sea o What is the name of the sea south of Oman? The Arabian Sea On that same page, scroll down to Maps-Middle East o Click on Israel to answer the following questions…  With the maps distance indicator in the top left corner • Approximately how many miles is it from Jerusalem to Nazareth? Approximately 65 miles. • Approximately how many mines is it from Jerusalem to Egypt? It is approximately 261 miles from Egypt’s Capitol Cairo to Israel’s Capitol Jerusalem. Click on Israel Profile: History Government Economy Population • What is the major International dispute in this country? The major international dispute is that Palestine, an area of Israel, is considered a Holy Land by Jews, Muslims and Christians, so there is almost always a conflict in the region between Israel and one of its Muslim neighbors attempting to retake that land. • What does the symbol in the middle of the flag represent? The symbol in the middle of the flag is the Star of David, a Jewish symbol. • Why are there tensions between Israelis and Palestinians? There are tensions between Israelis and Palestinians because both sides believe they

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator

ITU: SIMCHA (Hebrew) JOY WebQuest: Central and Southwest Asia

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have the right to be in possession of the Holy Land. • How many feet below sea level is the Dead Sea? -1,349 feet. Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Saudi Arabia to answer the following questions…  Name the neighboring countries… Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan.  Approximately how many miles is it from Duba to Egypt? Approximately 111 miles.  Click on Saudi Arabia Profile: History Government Economy Population • What type of Government does this country have? Saudi Arabia has a Monarchy based on Islamic Law. • Why did this country make large financial contributions to the Iraqi war effort during the 1980’s? Saudi Arabia made large financial contributions to Iraq during the Iran- Iraq War because they were afraid that if Iran won the war they would become the next target of Ayatollak Ruhollal Khomeini. • What is the Taliban? A militant group in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia helped with peace talks between them and the Afghan Government. Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Kuwait to answer the following questions…  What countries border Kuwait? Iraq and Saudi Arabia border Kuwait.  By examining the map, what would you think would be Kuwait’s economic strength? Exporting Oil. o Click on Kuwait Profile: History Government Economy Population  What are their official languages spoken? Arabic is the official language, English is spoken too.  What is their main religion? Islam is the main religion at 85% of the people

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator

ITU: SIMCHA (Hebrew) JOY WebQuest: Central and Southwest Asia

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practicing it, other religions include Christian, Hindu, Parsi, And others at 15%. Why did Iraq invade Kuwait? Iraq invaded Kuwait because Iraq claimed that Kuwait was taking oil from Iraq’s oil fields.  What was the date that women voted for the first time? April 2006. Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Turkey to answer the following questions…  Is Turkey north, south, east, or west of Israel? Turkey is north of Israel.  Where is Istanbul located? Istanbul is located in the north west region of turkey. o Click on Turkey Profile: History Government Economy Population  Did Turkey fight in WWII? Why or Why not? Turkey remained neutral for most of WWII, but eventually declared war on Germany in Feb. 1945 after much pressure from the U.S.  Who are the Kurds? The Kurds are a non-Arab people who inhabit parts of the middle east.  Name two interesting facts about the Kurdish Culture. They used to be nomads but now are sedentary, the Kurds are traditionally rebels.  What tragedy happened on August 17, 1999? Western Turkey was devastated by a huge earthquake that killed more than 17,000.  What countries are considered the major trading partners with Turkey? Germany, Italy, Great Britain, The United States, Russia, and France. Exit out of phschool.com Go to ilike2learn.com On the left hand side of the page you will see The 10 Most Popular Games o Click on Middle East Map Quiz  Complete the Map Quiz until you know where all the countries of the Middle East are located.. Lastly, ask Dr. Smith for a hardcopy of the Map Quiz for your team to complete for 23 pts. World Geography credit.

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator

ITU: SIMCHA (Hebrew) JOY WebQuest: Central and Southwest Asia

o This Map Quiz must be completed with computer lids down and with no outside resources. o Once your team has completed the Map Quiz, turn it in for correction and credit. o Be sure to place your teammates names on the paper for credit.

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator

ITU: SIMCHA (Hebrew) JOY WebQuest: Central and Southwest Asia