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Georgia 7th Grade StandardsCompare and contrast the economic systems
in Israel, Saudi Arabia and TurkeyEvaluate how the literacy rate affects the
standard of living.Explain the primary function of the
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on the continuum between pure market and pure command.
Standard of Living vs.
Literacy Rate & GDP per capitaLiteracy Rate –
percentage of the population at a specific age who can read and write
GDP per capita – GDP based on population
Standard of Living – the degree of wealth and material comfort available to the general population of a country.
GDP – total value of all goods and services.
Gross Domestic Product
Are literacy rate and GDP linked to standard of living?
High standards of livingvs.
Low standards of livingIsrael
Literacy rate – 97%GDP per capita -
$29800Manufacturing
Saudi ArabiaLiteracy rate – 79%GDP per capita -
$24200Oil production
YemenLiteracy rate – 50%GDP per capita -
$2700Oil production
AfghanistanLiteracy rate – 28%GDP per capita - $900Agriculture
Other Standards of LivingUnited States
Literacy Rate – 99%GDP per person -
$47,200 (312,407,000)Qatar
Literacy Rate – 93.1%GDP per person
$179,000 (< 300,000 people)
IraqLiteracy Rate - 74%GDP per person $3,800
Cuba Literacy Rate 99.9%
Second highest in worldGDP per person -
$9,900
ChinaLiteracy Rate – 95.9%GDP per person -
$7,600Population –
1,346,780,000
The Eastern Mediterranean
Includes Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Palestinian territories
Faced many conflictsStruggle to achieve
peaceCamp David Accords
Not much oil but they do have areas with mild climates and fertile lands
Farming is important
TurkeyMild Mediterranean
climate and largest population (78,000,000)
Agriculture for local useExports cotton and
tobaccoProduces textiles, steel,
and carsGradually moved from
gov’t-directed economy to more private enterprise
75% of people live in cities
IsraelHighly developed and
industrial economyHigh tech
manufacturing, financial services, and agriculture
Government owns many businesses but is gradually privatizing companies
#24th largest economy in world
Diamond Exchange Area
The Arabian PeninsulaOil exports support
economies Oil discovered in
1930’sMajor suppliers of the
world’s energyOPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Decide how much oil to produce and price
12 member nations around the world
Saudi ArabiaWorld’s leading producer
of oilSchools, hospitals, roads,
and airports built with oil income
Building new industries to diversify economy
95% of oil industry operated by government
Relies on specialized labor from other countries
Gov’t trying to increase private ownership of business
The Persian Gulf Countries
Includes Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Profits from oil exports used to build strong, wealthy economies
Education, health care, and other services provided to citizens for free
Diversifying economy in case oil runs out
Assessment
1.Literacy Rate2.GDP3.Qatar4.OPEC5.Turkey6.Saudi Arabia7.Israel8.Afghanistan
A. Highest GDP per person in worldB. Total of goods and services sold
in a countryC. Organization which keeps oil
prices high for the worldD. Eastern Mediterranean nation
with modern economy and 78 million people
E. Lowest GDP per person ($900) and lowest literacy rate (28%)
F. % of people over 15 who can read and write
G. 24th in world GDP, modern economy, financial center, diamond industry
H. World’s largest oil reserves
Governments of Middle EastLet’s review the
different types of governmentsAbsolute MonarchyDictatorshipAutocracyOligarchyDemocracy/Republic
Parliamentary Presidential
TheocracyBenjamin Netanyahu, King Abdullah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Standard SS7CG5The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East)
a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
IsraelParliamentary Democracy
Prime Minister and Parliament are elected by the people (exception to the rule)
Parliament is known as Knesset (120 members, 4 yr. terms)
Coalition government of many parties. 32 different governments since Israel was established in 1948.
Prime Minister is Benjamin Netanyahu President is a ceremonial role, not part of three
branchesMajor issue is security.All “citizens” can vote and speak freely.
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is an Islamic absolute monarchy (king
inherits his position)The Qur'an is declared to be the constitution of the
country, which is governed on the basis of Islamic law (Shari'a). No elections or political parties.
The King of Saudi Arabia is both head of state and the head of government, but decisions are made on the based on advice from his brothers (princes), other family members, and some religious leaders.
King Abdullah has ruled since 2005.Law is according to king’s decree.King is the government!
IranIslamic revolution in 1979. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is
the Head of State. Religious leader – theocracy “Supreme Leader”
according to KoranElection in 2005 of President
– Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Results were disputed Candidates must be approved
prior to running for office. See U.S. as their enemy.
IraqSaddam Hussein (former dictator)was captured
(2003) by U.S. and tried by the Iraqi government.U.S. has sponsored elections but split between
Sunni, Shiite and Kurds has made free elections difficult.
2010 Open and free elections ofPrime Minister – Kamal Al MalikiParliamentary Government
U.S. soldiers are leavingViolence continues to disrupt stability
AfghanistanUnited States – goal –
stabilize and bring democracy.
Constitution set in 2004 with help of N.A.T.O.
Hamad Karzai – president elected in 2009.
Democracy has been slow to grow!