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? I think the region is plagued by conflict, because of the profit other countries are receiving from the oil production and trade. 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? The countries are Cyprus, the Asian part of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, the countries of the Arabian peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait), and Egypt and Libya. Click on Arab-Israeli Wars… o Why are their tensions between Israel and the Arabs? Tension occurred between Israel and the Arabs because of the political, strategic, and economic interests in the area of great power. So basically there was conflict because both Israel and Arabs wanted great power. Click on Iran-Iraq War … o What country was the largest supplier of weapons in Iraq during this conflict? The Soviet Union Click on Persian Gulf Wars… o What was the name of the Iraqi president? Saddam

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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Hussein o What was he accused of that led to war? Hussein accused Kuwait of illegally pumping oil from Iraq’s Rumaila oil field. o When was the Iraqi president captured and convicted of during this war? Hussein was captured in Dec. 2003. He was convicted of crimes against humanity. 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? Red Sea o What is the name of the sea north of Turkey? Black Sea o What is the name of the sea north of Iran? Caspian Sea o What is the name of the sea west of Israel? Mediterranean Sea o What is the name of the sea south of Oman? 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? About 60.5 miles • Approximately how many mines is it from Jerusalem to Egypt? About 80 miles • Click on Israel Profile: History Government Economy Population • What is the major International dispute in this country? The international dispute with this country is that, they are always fighting wars. • What does the symbol in the middle of the flag represent? The symbol in the middle is the Star of David. It represents their religion. • Why are there tensions between Israelis and Palestinians? The Palestinians were invading the Israelis. • How many feet below sea level is the Dead Sea? The Dead Sea is 1312 Feet below sea level. Go back to Maps-Middle East

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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o Click on Saudi Arabia to answer the following questions… o Name the neighboring countries… Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Oman, Sudan, U.A.E, Jordan, and Syria.  Approximately how many miles is it from Duba to Egypt? About 200 miles.  Click on Saudi Arabia Profile: History Government Economy Population • What type of Government does this country have? Saudi Arabia had a complete monarchy until 1922, then they had their first constitution. • Why did this country make large financial contributions to the Iraqi war effort during the 1980’s? They made large financial contributions because they were afraid that they were going to be Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's next targets. • What is the Taliban? Is a leader Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Kuwait to answer the following questions…  What countries border Kuwait? Iraq, Saudi Arabia  By examining the map, what would you think would be Kuwait’s economic strength? Kuwait’s economic strength would be food supply, because they are right next to the ocean. o Click on Kuwait Profile: History Government Economy Population  What are their official languages spoken? The language is Arabic  What is their main religion? Their main religion is Islamic  Why did Iraq invade Kuwait? The Iraqi president accused Kuwait for invading their oil fields.  What was the date that women voted for the first time? In 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?  Where is Istanbul located? It is located in the northern part of Turkey. o Click on Turkey Profile: History Government Economy Population  Did Turkey fight in WWII? Why or Why not?

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

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

Who are the Kurds? Name two interesting facts about the Kurdish Culture.  What tragedy happened on August 17, 1999?  What countries are considered the major trading partners with Turkey? 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. 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.  

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

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