GOAL
Understand the basic geographic processes, including history, economics, government, culture, and technology in relation to the Middle East and North Africa cultural region.
Compare ways that the people of the Middle East and North Africa depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment.
Compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women in the Middle East and North Africa culture region.
Assess causes, effects, and perceptions of conflicts and terrorism in the Middle East
Analyze the key events surrounding the formation of Israel and the conflicts between countries after the formation of Israel
Describe the businesses of the Middle East including agriculture, services, industry, and the petroleum industry OPEC
Writing Prompts;
Explain how OPEC can increase or decrease the world price of oil/petroleum?
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Choose a position and explain it; Is the conflict between Israel and Palestine driven by religion or nationalism?