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Chapter 11. Name 3 countries in Africa Section 1.
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Transcript of Chapter 11. Name 3 countries in Africa Section 1.
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North Africa TodayChapter 11
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Bellringer for 11/29/12
Name 3 countries in Africa
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EgyptSection 1
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Egypt’s Land and Climate Nile River
Empties into Mediterranean Sea Silt small particles of rich soil that is good
for farming. Suez Canal
Separates the Sinai Peninsula from the rest of Egypt
Eastern Desert and Libyan Desert Both are a part of the Sahara Desert
Oases green areas in the desert fed by underground water.
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Egypt’s Economy
Agriculture is main economic activity Main exports
Cotton Yarn Clothing
Resources Oil Iron ore Phosphates a mineral salt used in
fertilizer
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The Egyptians
AD 641, Arabs from Southwest Asia took control of Egypt They practiced Islam and most Egyptians became
Muslims 94% of population today are Muslim
1800s, Egypt was a part of the British Empire 1952, a group of British officers overthrew
the British Egypt is a republic
President has broad powers, but legislature makes the laws.
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The Egyptians
In the 1990s, some Islamic groups opposed the government.
Most people live within 20 miles of the Nile River
Peasant farmers, called fellahin farm small plots that they rent
Bazaars local markets Service industries
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Bellringer for 11/30/12
Describe the differences in modern Egypt and Ancient Egypt
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Libya and the MaghrebSection 2
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Libya
The Sahara covers 90% of Libya No permanent rivers, but aquifers—
underground rock layers Oil was discovered in 1959, that brought
great wealth to Libya 86% live along the Mediterranean coast
in Tripoli, the capital and Benghazi Libya became independent in 1951 1969, Muammar al-Qaddhafi set up a
dictatorship
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Tunisia
Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco form a region known as the Maghreb, meaning “the land farthest west” in Arabic
Farmers and herders Tunisia was ruled by Phoenicians,
several Muslim empires, and France until becoming independent in 1956
Tunis is the capital
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Algeria
The largest country in North Africa Between the Atlas and Ahaggar
Mountains are parts of the Sahara known as ergs, huge areas of shifting sand dunes
Algeria imports 1/3 of its food Sales oil and natural gas 1834- 1962 French colony 1954 Civil War 1962 Algeria wins independence
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Morocco
Strait of Gibraltar 8 miles Leading producer of phosphates AD 700s, Arabs and Berbers
conquered Spain Their decedents, called Moors ruled
Spain Today Morocco is a constitutional
monarchy Casablanca is the largest city Rabat is the capital
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Southwest AsiaChapter 12
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Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, JordanSection 1
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Turkey
Located on two continents separated by the Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles (Turkish Straits)
Anatolia plateau Seeking to join European Union Oil refining Muslim Istanbul largest city and located on
two continents
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Turkey
Ethnic group Kurds The Kurds in Turkey have sought to join
the Kurds in Iraq, Iran, and Syria to form an independent homeland
Istanbul began as a Greek port called Byzantium
Ottomans conquered Constantinople in the 1400s, renamed Istanbul and used as the capital.
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Syria
Syria has been a center for trade for centuries
Controlled by one political party and does not have many political freedoms.
Fertile along Mediterranean Sea, but has a vast, dry desert to the east
Agriculture is main economic activity Main export oil Bedouins nomadic desert peoples
who follow a traditional way of life
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Lebanon
About half the size of New Jersey Once covered by cedar trees Service industry Beirut is the capital and largest city
Rebuilding after a civil war that lasted from 1975 to 1991
Between Muslims and Christians Economy was almost destroyed
About 70% of Lebanese are Arab Muslims France ruled Lebanon until 1940s
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Jordan
Lacks water and energy resources Most are Arab Muslims Once governed by Great Britain Became independent in 1946. Constitutional monarchy
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Israel and the Palestinian TerritoriesSection 2
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Israel’s Land and Climate
Mountains of Galilee in the north Golan Heights in the east Dead Sea
1349 feet below sea level Shores are the lowest place on earth’s
surface Negev desert to the south
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Israel’s Economy
Citrus fruits 9% of population work on farm
settlements Kibbutz people share all of the
property and may also produce goods such as clothing and electronic equipment
Moshav people share in farming, production, and selling, but each perosn is allowed to own some private property as well
Tel Aviv-Yafo largest manufacturing center
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Israeli People
80% are Jewish Roman Rule World War II Holocaust 1948 Jews declared an independent
country called Israel
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Israeli People
West Bank and Gaza Strip Under Palestinian control Very high tensions
Law of Return All Jews are allowed to return to Israel Democratic republic
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The Arabian PeninsulaSection 3
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Saudi Arabia
Deserts cover Arabia Rub’ al Khali or Empty Quarter No rivers or permanent bodies of water Wadis dry riverbeds filled by rainwater
from rare downpours Desalinization taking salt out of
seawater Holds a major share of the world’s oil
Part of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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Saudi Arabia
Caliph leader in Saudi Arabia after Muhammad
1932, a monarchy led by the Saudi family unified the country
Riyadh is the largest city and capital
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Persian Gulf States
Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are located along the Persian Gulf
Used profits from oil exports to build strong economies
Pearl diving, fishing, and camel herding
High standard of living
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Oman and Yemen
Oman mostly desert, but has oil Yemen is the only country on the
Arabian Peninsula that does not have large deposits of oil Most people are farmers or herders
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Iraq, Iran, and AfghanistanSection 4
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Iraq
Most farming takes place in between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Alluvial plain area that is built up by
rich fertile soil left by river floods Oil is th emajor export Baghdad capital and largest city 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait and the
Persian Gulf War forced Iraqi troops out.
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Iraq
After the Persian Gulf War, dictator Saddam Hussein refused to cooperate with the demands of the United Nations Embargo an order that restricts trade
with another country Early 2000s, the UN sent weapons
inspectors to Iraq Iraq was overthrown in 2003
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Iran
Oil-rich nation Persian ancestry Speak Farsi Muslim Shahs Persian kings 1979, Iran overthrew the last
monarchy Islamic Republic government run by
Muslim religious leaders Tehran is the capital
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Afghanistan
Mountainous and landlocked 70% of population farm and herd 20 ethnic groups
Pashtuns and Tajiks Kabul is the capital Taliban ruled in 1990s
Overthrown by US led forces in 2001