Chapter overviewvisit the glencoe world geography web site at tx. It has also spread eastward and dominates indonesia the largest muslim nation today. Since it is such a pivotal place, knowing its geography is an important part of any educational curriculum. A recent overview of the physical and human geography of iran can be found in held 2000, chap. Map is meant to be spreading the awareness and the knowledge about the geography to all of us and at the same time the map also serves the purpose of that knowledge assessment. Landforms and resources the arabian peninsula most distinctive landform in in sw asia borders strategic waterways. The intent of this unit is for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the geographical features and cultures apparent in southwest asia. See cia factbook, map of israel pdf and status of jerusalem for more information. Western asia, west asia, southwestern asia, or southwest asia is the westernmost subregion of asia.
The realm of north africa and southwest asia is large and expansive in terms of physical area, but its regions share a number of common qualities. The region is defined by the resource it lackswater, and the one it has in abundanceoil. Displaying all worksheets related to southwest asia. During the roman empire, it was an important route for trade between rome and china. Learn geography of southwest asia with free interactive flashcards. I have included a pdf version, but also a word version. Southwest asia the middle east is the cradle of three great monotheistic systems. Describe how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in the middle east i. Worksheets are middle east geography unit information, north africa southwest asia and central asia, 7 grade unit 4 origins of modern southwest asia middle, world regional north africa geography southwest asia, lesson 1 physical geography of southwest asia, central southwest asia no labels, north africa and southwest asia. World geography grade 9 peninsula catholic high school 20092010. Record both similarities and differences among the peoples who inhabit this region.
The region is considered to be separated from africa by the isthmus of suez, and separated from europe by the waterways of the. The word version may not keep the layout you see here, but it is editable. The physical geography of southeast asia the oxford regional environments series published the physical geography of africa edited by. The middle east and southwest asia are a region that is water stressed, societally vulnerable, and. Physical geography of southwest asia by hillary pustka on. The pivotal state of southwest asia regional studies. Hinduism hinduism, an ethnic religion, has no founder, creed. North africa and southwest asias key geographic features. This course is the second of a twoyear survey of world history and geography and picks up where 6th grade finishes its study of world history. Southwest asia and north africa the geography blog of. Find it on a physical map of southwest and central asia. The study guide was intended to allow students and teachers to see what information students have mastered and the information that. It gives students the fundamental concepts and the latest data regarding world places in a. Choose from 500 different sets of geography of southwest asia flashcards on quizlet.
People, places and globalization is designed for students to experience and study as much of the world as possible within a limited amount of time. The geography and history of southwest asia middle east 66. All production credit goes to discovery channel school. World geography teacher notes for the georgia standards of excellence in social studies georgia department of education 5. Identify the key geographic features of north africa and southwest asia. Mountains and plateaus occur throughout the region. Maps are used in the quiz contest as a questionnaire chart where the participants are asked the questions related to the geography of the nation this geography. It is often true that a place may be categorized as belonging to more than one region, depending on the criteria used. In this unit students will gain an understanding of the modern culture and physical landscape of southwest asia middle east. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Get your copy of the unlabeled physical features map for the southwest and central asia mapping lab, challenge 1. Geopolitical regions of southwest asia based on civilization variable. Describe the geography of the major religious groups found in north. Islam, muslim star of david the cross crescent moon and star. In this lesson, were going to talk about the physical and human geography of the region and see.
Full detailed blank southwest asia political map in pdf. Ebrahim roumina assistant professor of political geography, tarbiat modares. Read to learn how the vast oil and natural gas reserves in north africa, southwest asia, and central asia affect global affairs and economic activities. Practical examples of geography instruction used to model how exemplary teachers across the nation teach. Students will be introduced to the bevy of environmental cancers of southwest asia, specifically the water crisis assignment taken for a grade. Southwest asia, and central asia are influenced by oil, natural gas, and water. Qatar and the united arab emirates have some of the highest per capita incomes in the world. These videos were legally purchased, and i am making them available for my students to view online. A crossword puzzle by puzzlefast instant puzzle maker puzzle 20151129325436. Pdf mean annual dust storm frequencies are mapped for southwest asia iran, afghanistan, pakistan and india showing areas of greatest. North africa and southwest asia identifying the boundaries. This file is a resource pack about the important political and physical features in southwest asia as outlined by the georgia standard of excellence ss7g5. This lesson includes a presentation with important facts about the features and where they are located, as. While southwest asia, is a geographical term that refers to the part of asian.
South west asia geography and history test study guide. Start studying southwest asiamiddle east geography and history unit 2. Cculture, eeconomics, g geography, hhistory, ppoliticsgovernment page 71 of 2019 2020, seventh grade, social studies, quarter 1 east asia, japan, byzantine empire, southwest asia, and north africa. Geography of southwest asia middle east ss7g5 by brain. Chapter the region today why it matters north africa. Although parts of the region fit each definition, north africa and southwest asia are considered a perceptual region based on common language and religion. I decided to export the file and post it instead as a pdf. Pdf the physical geography of southeast asia ali alshahibi. The middle east is also the heart of judaism, christianity, and islam, which are three of the worlds major religions. This satellite image shows northern africa at left, southwestern asia at right, and southern europe at the top. Western asia was in use as a geographical term in the early 19th century, even before near east became current as a geopolitical. Geography and you what natural resources are important to the u. Short 7th grade world studies griffin middle school. Western asia, west asia, southwestern asia or southwest asia, is the westernmost subregion.
Southwest asia countries are located in relation to one another as you learn about them. South west asia geography and history test study guide answers. Middle east and north africa geography lesson plan. During the middle ages, it was a key part of the spice trade. Fill out what you know about each of the following. Physical geography of southwest asia southwest asia, comprised of 15 countries, lies in the area where asia meets europe and africa. It includes anatolia, the arabian peninsula, iran, the levant, mesopotamia, the sinai peninsula, and transcaucasia. The map was issued by the geographical institute of weimar, an important german publisher of maps, globes, and statistical yearbooks that was. Asia is the largest of the world regions, stretching from the middle east to india and over to china and japan. The next map is a good physical map of southwest asia, but i found it pretty confusing when i tried to have the kids use it for both physical and political labeling. The physical geography of east asia canyon springs. Maps are used in the quiz contest as a questionnaire chart where the participants are asked the questions related to the geography of the nation this geography may be related to the any. Judaism, founded in the eastern mediterranean region some 4,000 years ago, posits a covenant relationship between godthe source of divine lawand humankind. Because of its location between europe, persian gulf, and east asia, heavy shipping traffic takes place here.
Outline maps outline map of asia outline map of antarctica outline map of the eastern hemisphere outline map of the former soviet union outline map of the mediterranean outline map of middle america outline map of north america outline map of south america outline map of southeast asia outline map of u. Dear readers, for the next 10 weeks i will be teaching a lecture course on the history and geography of current events, which is. Southwest asiamiddle east geography and history unit 2. Learning about the physical geography of southwest and. Unit 6 resources north africa, southwest asia, and central asia chapter 17 physical geography of north africa, southwest asia, and central asia chapter 18 cultural geography of north africa, southwest asia. World regions covered in these workshops include latin america, north america, north africa southwest asia, subsaharan africa, russia, europe, and east asia. Department of geography, university of haifa, haifa, israel. The geography and history of southwest asia middle east. The following link contains the southwest asia middle east geography study guide that was completed by students. The cultural geography of north africa, southwest asia, and central asia. This downloadable blank map of asia makes that task easier. Southwest and central asia directions challenge 1 learning about the physical geography of southwest and central asia 1 1.