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? There are wars that have been created through different views on religion and in life itself. 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? Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, and Libya. Click on Arab-Israeli Wars… o Why are their tensions between Israel and the Arabs? They have different religions and both want to control Jerusalem, which results in many conflicts such as war. They also have been caused through political and economical strategies. 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 Hussein o What was he accused of that led to war? He had been stealing oil from Iraq o When was the Iraqi president captured and convicted of during this war? December 2003 he was captured and he was convicted in 2004

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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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? 50 mi • Approximately how many mines is it from Jerusalem to Egypt? 65 mi • Click on Israel Profile: History Government Economy Population • What is the major International dispute in this country? The major dispute is between the Israelis and the Jews and what to do with them if they should stay friendly or turn hostile. • What does the symbol in the middle of the flag represent? It represents the star of David which is a symbol in Judiasim • Why are there tensions between Israelis and Palestinians? The Palestinians started riots known as the intifada which was very violent, but now there has been negotiations between them and they now coexist although there are still tensions • 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, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran

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

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

Approximately how many miles is it from Duba to Egypt? 200 mi.  Click on Saudi Arabia Profile: History Government Economy Population • What type of Government does this country have? It has a monarch with a constitution which was created because of the Sharia • Why did this country make large financial contributions to the Iraqi war effort during the 1980’s? They made them because they wanted to help Iraq and because it would benefit them if they won the war too. • What is the Taliban? The Taliban are an organization that followed Al- Queda and it was considered a terrorist group but it has just recently renounced Al- Queda. Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Kuwait to answer the following questions…  What countries border Kuwait? Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran  By examining the map, what would you think would be Kuwait’s economic strength? It’s access to the ocean so it might be fishing o Click on Kuwait Profile: History Government Economy Population  What are their official languages spoken? Arabic and English  What is their main religion? Islam  Why did Iraq invade Kuwait? They invade Kuwait because they were stealing oil from them and also for control of the Gaza River.  What was the date that women voted for the first time? 1999 Go back to Maps-Middle East o Click on Turkey to answer the following questions…  Is Turkey north, south, east, or west of Israel? North  Where is Istanbul located? Istanbul is located in the northwestern part of Turkey o Click on Turkey Profile: History Government Economy Population  Did Turkey fight in WWII? Why or Why not? 

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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

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They declared war on Germany and Japan but they did not actually fight in the war.  Who are the Kurds? The Kurds are a minority group in Turkey who tried to obtain independence from Turkey.  Name two interesting facts about the Kurdish Culture. They live in Turkey and they are not a minority group in Turkey.  What tragedy happened on August 17, 1999? An Earthquake occurred.  What countries are considered the major trading partners with Turkey? The European Union 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.

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

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