Chapter 18 - Cultural Geography of
North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Chapter/Section
Chapter 18: Cultural Geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Chapter Concept/Skill
Recognize that movement and interaction of people in this region have led to ethnic diversity.
Point out that the region’s people have settled near sources of water.
Explain that Southwest Asia is the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Chapter/Section Assignments
Cultural Geography of the Region
Middle East Story Map assignment
Cultural Influences on Fashion
Traditional Culture Case Study – Saudi Arabia
Sunni and Shia Muslims- Why two branches
Academic Language- Basic
Nationalism
monotheism
culture hearth
Academic Language- Complex
Nomad
Bedouin
infrastructure
domesticate
hieroglyphics
geometric boundary
prophet
Mosque
cuneiform
qanats
natural boundary
embargo
ziggurat
sheikdom
shari’ah
emir
haij
Ibadhism
enclave
exclave
mudjahideen