Middle East and Southwest AsiaMiddle East and Southwest Asia

• This presentation will introduce you to the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

• It will cover:– the region– the countries– the major landforms.

• This presentation will introduce you to the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

• It will cover:– the region– the countries– the major landforms.

North/South HemispheresNorthernHemisphere

SouthernHemisphere

Equator

Where’s the equator?

East/West Hemispheres

EasternHemisphere

WesternHemisphere

Prime Meridian

Where’s the Prime Meridian?

What region are we studying?What region are we studying?

Middle East, Southwest Asia and Egypt

Let’s say you are in California…what’s the shortest route to sail to the Red Sea?

Countries

Turkey

Lebanon

Israel

Jordan

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

Yemen Oman United Arab Emirates

Qatar

Bahrain

Kuwait

Iran

AfghanistanIraqSyria

The countries are….TurkmenistanAzerbaijan

Georgia

Armenia

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1415Black Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Dead Sea

Nile River

Gulf of Suez

Red Sea

Gulf of Aden Arabian Sea

Gulf of Oman

Strait of Hormuz

Persian Gulf

Shat al Arab

Tigris River

Euphrates RiverCaspian Sea

The waterways are…

5 Great Civilizations

1. The Americas (Aztec, Mayan, Incas)

2. Egyptian

3. Mesopotamian (Persia)

4. Indus (Pakistan & India)

5. Chinese

Egypt

Middle East Map

• “Sahara” means “desert”• 2nd largest desert in the world • Hottest desert in the world• Almost same size as continental U.S.• 25% is covered with sand

• “Sahara” means “desert”• 2nd largest desert in the world • Hottest desert in the world• Almost same size as continental U.S.• 25% is covered with sand

Sahara

Sahara facts:

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Arabian Desert

This area is called…Rub al Khali

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What is the name of the desert outlined in yellow?Arabian Desert

Rub al Khali DesertP

Jinni….

• In the Muslim Qu’ran there are three personages: humans, angels, and jinnis.

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Sand Cat

One of the animals of the Arabian Desert…

Middle East Map

Nile: Satellite

The Nile River….lifeblood of EgyptP

Blue & White Nile: Map

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White Nile

Blue Nile

Lake Victoria

Sinai & Near East Satellite

Gulf of Aqaba

Mediterranean Sea

Dead SeaSuez Canal

Red Sea

Nile River

Gulf of Suez

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Can you name any of these places….?

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Sea of Galilee

Nile Delta

Sinai: Satellite

If you are really good….you can name this island:

Need a hint?It’s also the nameof a tree!

Give up? It’s Cyprus!5

Dead Sea: Satellite

• 1300’ below sea level• Used to be part of the

Mediterranean Sea• Fed by the Jordan River• Part of Great Rift Valley• Saltiest body of water

• 1300’ below sea level• Used to be part of the

Mediterranean Sea• Fed by the Jordan River• Part of Great Rift Valley• Saltiest body of water

The Dead Sea

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Persia

Middle East Map

The Persian GulfThe Persian Gulf

What strait is this?

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Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Map

U.A.E.

United Arab Emirates

Middle East Map

Qatar & Bahrain: Satellite

Qatar

Bahrain

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Middle East Map

What country is this?

What river is this?

What country is this?Iran

Iraq

Shat al Arab

Okay, once again…

What is this?Persian Gulf

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…what is this?

Kuwait

Oil fires

Middle East Map

Caspian Sea

Caspian SeaCaspian Sea

Middle East Map

The Black Sea.

Middle East Map

Turkey: Satellite

The Taurus Mountains!!The Taurus Mountains!!

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Turkey Snow: Satellite

Mt. Ararat & Little Ararat

Mount Ararat Little Ararat

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What object in history is said to be on Mt. Ararat?Noah’s Ark

Middle East Map

Marmara: SatelliteWhat sea?

What sea?Aegean Sea

Black Sea

Dardanelles

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GreeceTurkey

Dardanelles

The Dardanelles

Marmara: Satellite

Aegean Sea

Black Sea

Sea of Marmara

Bosporus Strait

Dardanelles

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GreeceTurkey

Bosporus Strait Istanbul, Turkey

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The Bosporus Strait

Marmara: Satellite

Aegean Sea

Black Sea

Sea of Marmara

Bosporus Strait

Dardanelles

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GreeceTurkey

Middle East Map

Now we’ll look at a map of the Middle East and Southwest Asia that shows how much of this area follows the Islam faith…

Muslim Distribution

Islam Cities

• Jerusalem• Medina• Mecca

• Jerusalem• Medina• Mecca

Middle East Map

These are the three “holiest” cities for all followers of Islam:

Dome of the Rock…in JerusalemDome of the Rock…in JerusalemP

Mosque where Muhammad is buried in MedinaMosque where Muhammad is buried in Medina

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Grand Mosque in Mecca where Muhammad diedGrand Mosque in Mecca where Muhammad died

The EndThe End

Middle East Map

Write the names to the following locations:

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Saudi Arabia

Iraq

Syria

Georgia-

Turkey

Afghanistan

Yemen

-Qatar

UAE

Oman

Iran-Jordan

-AzerbaijanArmenia-

-Tajikistan

-Kuwait

-Bahrain

Turkmenistan

Lebanon-

Egypt

Israel-