Chapter 20 Chapter 20 The Eastern Mediterranean
SECTION 1 OBJECTIVESECTION 1 OBJECTIVE
Natural Environment
I.D. Landforms, rivers, climates, & natural resources of Eastern Mediterranean
List the List the countries & capitals countries & capitals discussed in this chapter.discussed in this chapter.
What 2 continents does What 2 continents does this region reside on? this region reside on?
Europe Asia
What are the major water What are the major water features in this area?features in this area?Jordan River ◦Located in Israel & Lebanon between the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea
What are the major water What are the major water features in this area?features in this area?
Dead Sea located 1312ft below sea level, its shores are the lowest spot on the earth’s surface, it is extremely salty (easy to float)
What are the major water What are the major water features in this area?features in this area?Tigris &
Euphrates Rivers land between is known as Mesopotamia, both flow together to become the Shat al’ Arab.
Name the 3 common climate zones Name the 3 common climate zones & 3 common causes for these & 3 common causes for these
climate zonesclimate zones
Climate Zones Causes
AridSemi-AridMediterranean
Rain Shadow
ElevationDistance from the sea
What natural resources are What natural resources are found in this area?found in this area?Fossil Fuels Oil/ Coal/ Natural Gas
Mineral Copper/ Iron Ore/ Potash/ Magnesium
SECTION 2SECTION 2
History and Culture
1. I.D. various empires 7 their influence
2. Analyze how modern Israel came to be
3. Describe cultures
Give facts about the Give facts about the following empires:following empires:Romans
◦ 200-106 BCE conquered area-> most Jews exiled
◦ 1st century AD -> Christianity spreads from here
Give facts about the Give facts about the following empires:following empires:
Byzantine ◦ 400’s AD after fall
of Roman Empire◦ Christianity splits
into Eastern Orthodox & Roman Catholic
◦ Capital was Constantinople = now Istanbul
Justinian= Emperor of Byzantine Empire
Give facts about the Give facts about the following empires:following empires:Arab
◦ 600AD take over what is now Israel
◦ Turkic Muslims invade in 1077AD, forcing the Pope to declare war would later be known as the Crusades 1095-1200’s
◦ Muslims would later force Christians out
Give facts about the Give facts about the following empires:following empires:
Ottoman◦ 1300’sAD est.
Empire◦ 1453 est.
Constantinople as capital
◦ Empire collapses after WWI – only control Turkey
Conflict in this region.Conflict in this region.
How did Palestine & Israel How did Palestine & Israel come to be split?come to be split?1800’s Zionism – called for Jews to
set up homeland in PalestineWWI &WWII Jews move out of Europe1947 UN splits Palestine into Arab &
Jewish stateWars between Arabs & Israelis occur
from 1950’s-1982. Israel successful in picking up West Bank, Gaza Strip, & Golan Heights
*In Israel today, most of the Jewish holidays are recognized and practiced by everyone. Businesses are usually closed on these holidays.
List the popular languages List the popular languages & religions found in this & religions found in this
area.area.
Languages ReligionsArabic*HebrewTurkish EnglishFrenchRussianKurdish *Most Popular
Islam*Christianity Judaism
*Most Popular
SECTION 3SECTION 3
1. Describe economic activities in the area
2. ID characteristics of cities3. Analyze challenges facing the region
What unites people from What unites people from different ethnic groups in different ethnic groups in this region?this region?Religious traditions & cultures, unites people regardless of what group they belong to.
What are some of the reasons What are some of the reasons economic development has been economic development has been so hard in this area?so hard in this area?Natural HazardsPolitical Problems Hostile Relationships b/t
CountriesStrained resources due to over
populationCivil Wars (Lebanon & Cyprus)Weak Educational Systems
List the greatest hits for the List the greatest hits for the following:following:Agriculture Econs in this area rely
heavily on agriculture. Growth is due in part to the irrigation receive from near by rivers.
Industry Israel is the most technologically advanced nation here, making money from industry, diamonds, and chemicals
Tourism Accounts for a majority of money made in the region, but slows due to civil unrest.
What are the urban areas What are the urban areas like in this region?like in this region?Old or ancient
centers with newer areas outlying
Roads are small and winding
Open air marketsWar has destroyed
many cities like Beirut, Lebanon
*Damascus, Syria is considered to be the world’s oldest city
What are some important What are some important issues the region is currently issues the region is currently facing?facing?Political status of West Bank &
Gaza StripCivil Unrest due to unfair
treatment by government & moving to a more secure government
Drought limiting plant growth
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